- She attended the audition for When Evil Calls (2006) the day before she was due to take a Biology and History A Level paper. So while all the other auditionees were rehearsing, Leila was brushing up Respiration and the Tudors.
She was originally cast as the part of 'Kelly' in When Evil Calls (2006) but after Stacey Cadman (Cavegirl (2002)) who was originally cast as 'Linda' dropped out, the director Johannes Roberts gave the part to Leila as he remembered her from the audition process. Leila then had two hours to prepare for Linda's main scene. - She is a current member of the YoungBlood Theatre Company. Other members include Laura Greenwood (The Brothers Grimm (2005)), Lenora Crichlow (Sugar Rush (2005) and Being Human (2008)), Augustus Prew (About a Boy (2002)), Somerset Prew (Like Father Like Son (2005)) and Imogen Poots (V for Vendetta (2005)).
- In August 2007, went under cover for ITV news posing as a 13 year old girl to investigate internet safety.
- Is a member of the University of Essex Theater Arts Society and is also a member of the Essex Flames the university's cheerleading squad.
- Her father encouraged her to attend university so she decided to study psychology and was offered a 'provisional' place by 5 of her 6 choices.
- Has worked on three projects with fellow British actor Christopher Rithin these included the new teen drama series 'Life As I Know it', a voice over for a music video titled 'Go For Nervous' and an independent short film titled 'A Test of Patience'.
- Is studying at The Method Studio in London for a Diploma in acting. (September 2006)
- Has started her 3rd and final year at the University of Essex and will graduate in June 2010 hopefully with a Bsc in Psychology (October 2009)
- Member of Team England Para- Cheer and showcased at the ICU World Cheerleading Championships 2016 with the team.
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