actor. writer. educator.
Scribble, a new participatory performance/digital visual art installation designed with and for folks on the autism spectrum (created and directed by Leigh) has its world premiere run at the third Big Umbrella Festival at Lincoln Center!
Leigh provides witchy voiceover for an animated trailer for a new YA novel, The House of Matchsticks.
Having appeared in multiple seasons of Archive 81, playing multiple roles, Leigh celebrates the whole team on being both the number one narrative podcast in the country as well as the number one show on Netflix!
Trusty Sidekick Theater Company goes national with their new podcast, S.O.U.P.: The Surveyors of Unused Potential, co-created, written, and directed by Leigh. All six episodes of Season One available now!
Leigh was one of over 450 “innovative artists” featured at Little Island’s NYC Free Festival as part of Spencer Lott’s roving puppetry piece, Water Cooler Siren Song.
Peter McNerney (head of the Conservatory Program at the Magnet Theater, NYC) says…
“From the grounded to the absurd, Leigh is the kind of actor that rises to the challenge with a confidence and vulnerability that makes her effortlessly engaging. She is simply a joy to watch.”
Devin Fletcher (Artistic Director Bluelaces Theater Company, Off Broadway director) says…
“Working with Leigh reminds me of why we do this work, and inspires me to do it better. She is a genuine force of creativity—of imagination, wit, playfulness, and generosity. She brings humor and radiant kindness to every rehearsal room, and grounded specificity and vibrant energy to every moment of her acting. There is no one better for making remarkable work.”
Spencer Lott (puppeteer Sesame Street, Assoc. Artistic Director Trusty Sidekick Theater Company) says…
“Leigh creates bold, grounded characters and plays them to the top of their intelligence. She’s always aware of the audience—who they are and how she’s telling the story to make the most impact. She’s consistent, hilarious, professional, and has great shoes. When Leigh is cast in a show I’m directing, I breathe a sigh of relief.”
Arts education is a vital extension of Leigh’s professional artistic practice. Since 2010, Leigh has worked with some of New York City’s most renowned cultural institutions to create and facilitate artistic encounters for participants of all ages. Affiliations include Park Avenue Armory, MoMA, The Onassis Cultural Center, The New-York Historical Society, Arts and Minds, The Stuttering Association for the Young, The Blue School, and The Story Pirates. Her practice is inclusive of all ages and abilities, with expertise in special populations such as those with developmental differences, adults with dementia, and multi-language learners.
Site design by Leigh Poulos. Portraits by Brad Barnwell Photography, 2021. Thank you for visiting. I’m so glad we’ve met.