Leila was born in Wisconsin and grew up in the Midwest. Her love of acting began when she took acting classes at 13 years old. She later moved to Chicago and obtained her BA in Acting. She has worked in commercials and independent films as well as theatre productions in and around the Chicago area. Leila strives to deeply connect to the characters she plays with honesty and vulnerability, and immerses herself in every story she is a part of.
Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.
- Stella Adler
She is inspired by many actors including Bette Davis, Katharine Hepburn, and Marlon Brando. One of her dream roles is Shakespeare’s Lady Macbeth. She is drawn to the darker and deeper depths of the human experience. Magic, mysticism, and ethereal experiences challenge us to think beyond ourselves and become inspired to transcend the mundane. Through the medium of the cinema and the stage, Leila believes that the craft of acting is a powerful force for connecting people and elevating the human consciousness.
“Leila is disciplined, inquisitive, creative and collaborative. Her work showcases her creativity and passion for the performing arts. She is a risk-taker.”