Leslie is a proud CYT alumna with over 14 years of theatre experience, both on stage and behind the scenes. She graduated in 2025 with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Northwestern State University, where her favorite roles included Donna in Mamma Mia! and Julia in The Wedding Singer. She also performed at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania as a Jolly Rancher Entertainment Host. Since graduating, Leslie has returned to CYT Lake Charles, where she directed the Summer Stock productions of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. and Godspell JR., served as Assistant Director for The Wizard of Oz, and is currently directing Mary Poppins. With over 25 productions under her belt, Leslie is passionate about helping the next generation of performers grow in confidence and creativity. She believes every student has something valuable to offer and loves sharing her passion for theatre with the students of CYT!