Rising star Leslie Lewis visits Movie Addict Headquarters on May 26 to talk about her key role in With Child, an indie gem of a film nominated for Best World Showcase at the 2015 SoHo International Film Festival. She will also discuss her other acting experience and projects. After graduating from Harvard, Leslie earned a MFA in acting from the University of California, Las Angeles. Her film credits include: Dead Broke, Starving Hysterical Naked, Almost in Love, The Better Man, Chaos Theory, Area Q, and Locked in a Garage Band.

However, Leslie is probably best known for creating and starring in “Miracle in Rwanda,” a one-woman live show based on the life of Immaculée Ilibagiza, who survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Over 10,000 theatergoers in six continents have seen the show. This talented actress also played Dorothy Dandridge in another one-woman show titled “Yesterday Came Too Soon” at the National Black Theatre in Harlem.

Leslie’s role in With Child is her first appearance as a lead in a feature film. This unique movie tells the touching story of a widowed construction worker trying to rebuild his life as a single dad while struggling with the romantic advances of his eccentric new employer (played by Leslie). “Three years ago, Titus Heckel wrote With Child with my friend Kerry van der Griend in mind to play the lead,” Leslie explains. “Kerry suggested me for the role of Petra, and when I read the script, I thought it would be a good fit for my first film as lead producer. It has been an utter joy to work with this team, and I love the message of the film: What we choose now affects our past.”

Lewis is also passionate about fitness, being a certified yoga instructor and co-author of the “Athlete Mindset Workbook.”

“Leslie Lewis: Actress, Writer, Producer” airs on BlogTalkRadio at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time) on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. During the live show, listeners are invited to call in to the show and to participate in a chat. An archived segment will also be available.

CALL-IN NUMBER: 646-478-5668

HOST: Betty Jo Tucker

PRODUCER: Nikki Starr

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