Ria Lina is an accomplished multi-award-winning comedian, actress, writer, and academic with a proven ability to engage and inform diverse audiences. Her dynamic presentation style and sharp intellect make her an ideal choice for conference facilitation and hosting.

Ria’s extensive media experience includes appearances on prominent shows such as Live At The Apollo (BBC), Have I Got News For You (BBC), QI (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Last Leg (Channel 4), and as a regular co-host of Pointless (BBC). She has also featured on The News Quiz (Radio 4), The Now Show (Radio 4), Late Night Mash (Dave), and starred in Lovestruck High (Amazon Prime). Notably, Ria is a Celebrity Mastermind winner (Topic: Rosalind Franklin) and has co-hosted Yesterday, Today & The Day Before (Comedy Central) and Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction (Comedy Central).

She has also appeared in Countdown’s Dictionary Corner (Channel 4). With academic qualifications including a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology, Ria brings a unique depth of knowledge to her work. She is a regular commentator on Sky News, BBC News, and Times Radio, offering scientific insight, political satire, and analytical commentary. Her experience taking six shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival demonstrates her ability to tackle complex topics such as autism, motherhood, political correctness, feminism, and racial identity. Following her successful debut tour, Riawakening, she is set to embark on her second tour, Riabellion, starting in Autumn 2025.