LEILA BRUSKE
is an actress, singer, and self-proclaimed musical theatre historian based in New York City. Originally from Washington D.C., Leila’s love of theatre stems from seeing productions at the Folger Theatre and Kennedy Center, as well as from her childhood obsession The Sound of Music, which was the first film she ever saw. She has been described as a young Orfeh, Betsy Wolfe style leading lady, and “your new best friend”.
She has been lucky enough to perform regionally, in NYC, and produce her own works. A graduate of Emory & Henry College having earned her BFA in musical theatre, Leila spent her senior year cultivating her solo show; Watch What Happens: A History of Musical Theatre Through Song. It is her hope to bring it to NYC in the near future!
Leila’s passions beyond theatre include cooking, her cat, and exploring the Upper West Side.
Spring Awakening (Ilse) at The McGLothlin Center for the Arts
Rep Book Roulette at The Green Room 42
Puss in Boots (Princess, Jaques, Alec, Rabbit) at Lexington Children's Theatre
Digging up Dessa (Mary Anning) at Lexington Children's Theatre
Spring Awakening (Ilse) at The McGlothlin Center for the Arts
State Fair (Ensemble, Female Swing) at Emory & Henry College
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Nick Bottom) at Emory & Henry College
Legally Blonde (Leilani/Whitney) at The McGlothlin Center for the Arts
It's All Relative (soloist) at Emory & Henry College
