​​​​Leyla Modirzadeh is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, actress and director specializing in theatre for social justice. As an actress, Leyla is best known for her solo shows and collaborations with renowned theatre artist Ping Chong. She currently teaches acting and public speaking at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her BA in Humanities from UC Berkeley, MFA in acting from University of Washington, and an MFA in visual arts from Pratt Institute.
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