Leisha Hailey Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City
• Studied at Nebraska's Bellevue West High School
• First gained public recognition as a member of the pop music duo The Murmurs
• Quote: "(On choosing a career in drama) "Acting is what I always wanted to do․ It's hard to let something go you've concentrated on and put so much energy into, but I think now I finally made peace with the fact that this is what I'm going to try and do․""
• Served as executive producer for the 2005 documentary "Raising Teens․"
• Established the music label Marfa Records
• Is a member of the indie electropop band Uh Huh Her