LEYLA ERASLAN has worked in a variety of roles in and outside of the theater, always focusing on the intersection of art, social change, and healing. In her artistic career, Leyla has been in almost every role in the theater at some time or another: writer, director, actor, stage manager, coat check person, and more. Leyla has worked in the California with organizations such as Epic Immersive, Dragon Productions, and Cornerstone Theater, and in Philadelphia with Curio Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theater Company, and Young Playwrights. She is passionate about the power of the arts and storytelling to enrich and revolutionize. In addition to her time in theater and the arts, Leyla is a mental health professional with a practice in Oakland.