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. Recently 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.
Committed to inclusion and creative approaches to access, Leslie has worked with renowned blind theatre artist and disability arts advocate Alex Bulmer and Deaf performer Thurga Kanagasekarampallai.
Leslie’s newest creation, 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 the experimental publication Caddisfly Project, participated in the Canadian Performing Arts Assembly offering domain knowledge for digital tools, and is an Associate Artist with boundary-pushing performance company, Volcano.
Leslie Ting Productions is dedicated to pushing boundaries in classical 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.
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