Leslie Bunkley, is an Atlanta native residing in Philadelphia, PA. She started her dance education at the tender age of three at a competition studio in Atlanta. She then furthered her education at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, GA where she was a part of the Viola Turner Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Program. In 2017, Leslie graduated from Tri-Cities High School and decided to continue her dance career at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA where she is a current graduating senior in the class of 2021. She has also trained at The Atlanta Ballet, The Metropolitan Ballet Theatre, & has attended workshops and intensives by Debbie Allen, Adam Parson, Troy Powell, and Chloe Arnold. Upon graduating, Leslie aspires to become an active performing artist with a company. During her time at University of the Arts, Leslie has been fortunate to work with amazing choreographers such as  Tommie-Waheed Evans, Kim Bears-Bailey, Kyle and Dinita Clark, Shayla Vie-Jenkins, Juel D. Lane, Jesse Zaritt, Sidra Bell, and Thom White.