Leilani originally hails from Oahu Hawaii. She began her dance career at age 16 in numerous dance styles. After adolescence she performed in off Broadway musicals. Leilani had a drive towards entertainment from birth. Leading her to audition for roles such as Disney’s Moana, Atlantis, Anne Frank, Phantom of The Opera, Juliet for the musical film of Romeo and Juliet, Apollonia for the Purple Rain musical, campaigns for Spotify featuring Bad Bunny, etc. 

She has released original music from her forthcoming album via United Masters. Her latest singles “Bleeding Heart” and “Tenacious Resolve” have earned spots on Apple’s Top 100 Los Angeles Playlist. She has been a guest soloist artist at Latin Ballet of Virginia, performed for BET Awards Week, Big Game Weekend, performed in events during New York Fashion Week and Brooklyn Fashion Week. She annually has walked shows for New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, Miami Swimweek Week, & events for figures such as Victoria Henley. She is a departing model per announced in Harpers Bazaar in which she was on the cover & a self published talented singer songwriter with a 5 octave range.

Leilani has graced the cover & features in countless magazines, Savoir Fair, Elle Magazine, Hype Magazine, Billboard, Quadro Magazine, Maxim New Zealand, Maxim Australia, Maxim Next, The Hollywood Magazine, etc. Leilani has shot with photographers such as Udo Spreitzenbarth, Remington Jay, Krissy King, & Rocky Bachelor. 

She’s been on billboards in Time Square and her music heard on top playlists. 

She is a 3X Anthem Award winner for her lived experience work against Gender Based Violence, Human Trafficking, & Indigenous rights. Leilani is a quad threat. She has studied acting via workshops under Soho Shakespeare Co. NY & LS Studios as well as dance under Kathryn Morgan, Ballet Hispanico, Washington Ballet, Mayte Garcia, etc. Leilani’s latest theater role was Betsy Ward in the Tulsa Theater production of Nanyehi: The Musical featuring Wes Studi. 

She is presently represented by ADR Agency, Listed Management, and Urge Management. Her latest single “Grace Within The Air” is slated for November 7th re. She is also presently in the running for several Maxim Cover contests and the Style Icon contest hosted by Elton John. Both contests are donation and cause rooted.