Acting
Leesa Rowland
Leesa Rowland, hailing from Austin, Texas, is the daughter of an artist and a college educator. She pursued her education in broadcast journalism at Texas Tech University and honed her acting skills at the prestigious Stella Adler Studio in Los Angeles. Leesa has garnered a dedicated fan base for her portrayal of Victoria in Troma Entertainment's cult classic films, Class of Nuke 'Em High Parts 2 and 3, and its sequel, Return to Nuke 'Em High. Additionally, she featured prominently in Troma's television series, Troma's Edge, alongside notable figures like Lloyd Kaufman and Debbie Rochon.
Leesa's career includes a memorable role as Phyllis Adjani in Travis Campbell's Slaughter Daughter, where she played a quirky mother pushing her daughter toward madness. This film received accolades, winning Best Feature Film at the 7th Annual Freak Show Film Festival in Orlando. She also co-starred in the web series Two City Girls with fellow Troma actress Lisa Gaye and made an appearance on Oxygen's Jersey Couture.
Beyond her acting career, Leesa is deeply passionate about animal rights. A lifelong vegan, she has been actively involved with the national non-profit organization Last Chance for Animals since 1989. Furthermore, she established and currently presides over the New York-based nonprofit Animal Ashram, reflecting her commitment to animal advocacy.
