Leukemia Ball

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce actor, comedian, producer, writer and creator Nick Kroll as headlining entertainment for the 2025 National Leukemia Ball, which will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Inspired by his sister-in-law Niccole’s experience with blood cancer, Kroll has been lending his talent to help accelerate research for better treatments. The 2025 National Leukemia Ball is thrilled to partner with Nick to advance LLS’s mission. Kroll is a multifaceted creative force in today’s entertainment landscape, revered for his prowess as a creator, writer, producer, comedian and actor across film and television. Renowned for his versatility, Kroll co-created, writes, produces, and lends his voice to over 30 characters in the Emmy-Nominated Netflix animated series BIG MOUTH, drawing inspiration from his own childhood experiences. Additionally, he spearheads HUMAN RESOURCES, another Netflix endeavor,  serving as co-creator, writer, and Executive Producer. Prior to his Netflix ventures, Kroll showcased his comedic genius as the Creative Executive Producer of KROLL SHOW, a sketch comedy series that enjoyed a successful three-season run on Comedy Central. He further cemented his place in television history with his portrayal of the quirky “Ruxin” in the hit FX show THE LEAGUE.

 

Kroll has led efforts to raise more than $4.5 million for breakthrough immunotherapy studies and FDA-approved clinical trials that are helping people with blood cancer worldwide. In 2019, he co-founded Comedy vs. Cancer, an annual comedy benefit show that supports the blood cancer research efforts by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). LLS and event co-chairs, Kimberly Davis Riffe, Sr. Partner & Advisory Market Leader, KPMG, and Katie Yanushonis, Sr. Vice President, The Meridian Group, are thrilled that Kroll is extending his support by headlining its annual Leukemia Ball to advance the organization’s overall mission to improve the quality of life of all blood cancer patients and their families.

Special thank you to our 2025 Presenting Partner, KPMG, and our top sponsors, LINK Strategic Partners, Johnson & Johnson, Truist and The Meridian Group. Funds raised from the event will directly support LLS’ mission. To learn more or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.leukemiaball.org.

The Leukemia Ball is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) National Signature Black Tie Event. For more than three decades, the Leukemia Ball has reigned as one of Greater Washington, D.C.’s largest, non-political black-tie events. Since its inception in 1988, this annual event has raised more than $74 million for LLS. The magical evening includes meaningful networking, dinner, dancing, an inspirational program, star-studded entertainment, live/silent auction, and more!

Planning for the Leukemia Ball is spearheaded by the National Executive Committee, a group of more than 25 dedicated business leaders connected to LLS’s Mission. This event could not be a success without the generous support of leadership and partners.