Sidney Leeder

Sidney is a filmmaker and performer. Recent acting credits include the CW/Netflix series iZombie, a supporting role in the film Romance Retreat starring Amanda Schull (Centre Stage, Suits), a large supporting role in the sci-fi film Debug acting alongside Jason Momoa, and a lead role in the short film (rough cut), which Sidney also wrote and produced. Sidney has worked as a dancer and choreographer on commercial, film and live performance productions. Clients include Carly Rae Jepson, LMFAO, Virgin Mobile, Drake and the CW series Reign. While continuing to act, dance & model Sidney coordinated & produced commercials for Taco Bell, Neutrogena, Crown Royal, Visa, Budweiser, Habitat for Humanity, Alessia Cara and others. Sidney was a producer, actor and dancer in Drake's short film Jungle created for the release of his 2015 album, and in 2016 wrote, produced & acted in her first original work (rough cut), a short film exploring sexual politics on set. The film had its world premiere during TIFF 2016, was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, and screened at the MoMA in 2019. To follow (rough cut) Sidney wrote, directed, danced & acted in her second original work Player, slated to release in 2020. She is currently writing a feature and developing two series. Sidney has divided her time between three major cities; Toronto, Los Angeles and New York City.