Naomi Snieckus is an actor, writer, improviser, director, and teacher. A graduate of the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Theatre School, she is an alum of The Second City Toronto, where she wrote and performed in five shows after joining the touring company. She is also the co–artistic director and founding member of The National Theatre of the World alongside Matt Baram.

A six-time Canadian Comedy Award winner (including Best Female Improviser), Naomi is best known for her role as Bobbi Galka on CBC’s Mr. D, which earned her Canadian Screen Award and ACTRA nominations. Her film and television credits include Saw 3D, Two 4 One, Being Erica, and Degrassi: The Next Generation.

What were you like as a teen?
I liked organizing shows and performing. I think I was bossy and forthright! 🙂