REZA LEAL-SMARTT born in San Diego, CA on the 3rd of September 1997, started to display her love for the arts of singing, dancing, and acting at a very early age. She loved putting on small shows for her friends and family from the age of four. This is when her parents enrolled her into her first dance academy for Ballet and dance.In 2004 at the age of 7, Reza was cast as the lead minion mouse for the Rat King in "The Nutcracker". In the same year she performed in a performance division for local charity gala events.At the age of 11 years, Reza auditioned for the Washington Center for Performing Arts Production of ""Here We Come Away Sailing" and performed in spring showcases and productions with Studio West Dance Academy. She also began acting and singing lessons at this time and has worked with Nancy Hillman's Theatre Group for small productions that include Comedic Drama and Musicals (A Fairy Tale) put on at the local theater.In 2011 she landed a featured role in a short film (Charlie's Dilemma) and later a co-star role in a featured film (Sense & Sensibility). Reza has also been featured in commercials for Microsoft and Nickelodeon.In 2013 Reza achieved a reoccurring role on a three time Emmy nominated TV show (Biz Kid$) and is currently (2017) known for her roles in Wallflower (Paradigm Productions) and Heartthrob (Citizen Skull Productions)! She also continues to do many other types of work (Shorts, Features, etc.) within the acting world as well as the dance world, and will always have a passion for the arts, wherever that may take her in the future.TRAININGReza has had extensive training with the distinguished actress Linda Evans as well as with multiple acting teachers/directors including Bo Kane, Gary Spatz, Jodi Rothfeild, Nike Imoru, Chambers Stevens, and Angela DiMarco/David Hogan. She has also received vocal coaching from multiple coaches throughout the years.She has had training in many dance styles/techniques as well such as Ballet, Lyrical/Jazz, and Hip Hop and is continuing to grow on those dancing skills. She is an avid reader and a determined hard worker in her education, graduated along with an Associates Degree in Biology.Aside from the artistic world, Reza also enjoys snow skiing, swimming, singing/listening to music, and has always greatly enjoyed hiking and the great outdoors. Show less «