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With performances described as “fire without smoke” (Strad) and “breathtaking” (Onstage), violinist and interdisciplinary artist Leslie Ting has been creating immersive, music-driven performances since 2014 with her definitive work, Speculation. Nominated for the 2021 Pauline McGibbon Award for Emerging Theatre Director, Leslie’s work combines her specialized background as a classical musician and former practicing optometrist.

Her latest project, What Brings You In, is currently in development with the support of Theatre Passe Muraille’s Buzz Development program, WhyNot’s RISER Project, Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and Toronto Arts Council.

A sought-after collaborator, this past year she performed in the improvisation web-series, Understory, contributed to experimental publication Caddisfly Project (NYC), and participated in the Canadian Performing Arts Assembly, offering domain knowledge for digital tools. She is currently an artist in Race Cards (in Two Acts), a co-production by Prime Mover Theatre Company and Selina Thompson LTD, and is an Associate Artist with performance company, Volcano.

Leslie is dedicated to pushing boundaries in classical and new music, and bridging demographics by creating works with the intent and belief that live art can engage the imagination, and foster the empathy and compassion necessary to spark advocacy and social change.