During her time at The National Theatre drama school, Leila has played a range of different roles including Leonato in ‘Much Ado About Anything’ and Irene in ‘Pains of Youth.’ This year she co-directed and performed in her graduate show ‘Stay’ at Chapel Off Chapel, Melbourne. Leila has worked and performed with MKA Theatre of New Writing, has featured on Neighbours and Kath and Kim and was a Prankster on ABC’s Prank Patrol.

Early in her career, Leila trained at St. Martins Youth Theatre in the teen ensemble and YABC. Leila attended NICA for four years where she studied ariel, focusing on static trapeze and tissu, demonstrating a strong aptitude towards a comical circus style.

In 2019, Leila will complete her studies at The National Theatre Drama School and is thrilled by the prospect of applying her skills and continue to learn, evolve and progress in the performing arts arena.