Was born in Okinawa, Japan to Robert and Jane Hailey. Grew up in Bellevue Nebraska and attended Bellevue West High School. Grandparents are Lillian and the late Carlos Hailey, and one sister named Kaydra, Dog's name is Bandit. Dated singer/songwriter kd lang and is currently dating fashion designer Nina Garduno. Came out in late teens around when moved to New York to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Graduated in 1991. Formed the group The Murmurs with Heather Grody and played gigs in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and East Village. During the 1990s moved to Los Angeles and released 3 albums, as well as performing on several movie soundtrack and toured with Lilith Fair. biggest album Blender included a collaboration with Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Gos; in addition, several of the songs were produced by ex-girlfriend kd lang. Was also the inspiration for lang's 2000 album Invincible Summer. Changed group name to Gush in 2001. Left Gush for several years due to busy acting schedule. Recently have reunited with Heather and writing new material. As an actress had a bit part in the 1997 coming out episode of Ellen which starred Ellen DeGeneres. Also had a recurring role in television commercials for Yoplait. Most known acting screen performance to date is playing Lucy in the 1997 film "All Over Me" playing a lesbian rock and roller. Has appeared in various other television and independent film roles and made television debut on Showtime's "The L Word" in 2004 as Alice Pieszecki; a sharp-witted, bisexual magazine writer. Since then "The L Word" has received multiple awards and critical praise. Was chosen as one of Denton Record Chronicle's "Top 10 Ladies Who Made 2004 Memorable."*This is a fan site made by a fan... I am NOT the real Leisha Hailey*
My Interests
music
I'd like to meet:
Fans
Music:
Folk and Rock
Movies:
"Desert Hearts" starring Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Andra Akers
Television:
Watches L Word and fellow cast members houses. Favorite episode is the Dinah Shore episode.