Leah Rachel
Access Coordinator | Actor | Writer | Medical Ethics Researcher
Leah Rachel Access Coordination
Facilitating quality disability access in Film, TV, Theatre, and more.
Acting and Writing
Acting
Having started out in Musical Theatre at university, I fell in love with acting around the same time that I became disabled. Having never known one without the other, acting has truly become a facet of who I am. I will always treasure every opportunity as an actor/performer, and love the unique bond I get to make with every character I play.
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Most recently seen portraying Freya in Season 1 of the webseries 'NOIL'.
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Trained in acting with Jo Kelly. I am also a dancer, having trained in wheelchair ballet, tap, jazz and modern. I have a mezzo-range voice with a jazz tone to it, and love acting on both stage and screen.
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Some examples of projects I've been a part of (both as characters and as myself) can be found below.
SadVent Calendar (Trailer)
NOIL (Credits)
Shelter (Full Short Film)
The Cane Debate (RNIB)
Every Mind Matters (Full Short Film)
Writing
As a new writer, I hope to help bridge the gap in true, authentic disability representation. I have recently been officially selected in 3 festivals/competitions (including as semi-finalist in the London International Screenwriting Competition) with my new pilot about a strong, disabled protagonist.
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Disabled adults deserve to see themselves in beloved characters; disabled children deserve characters they can look up to; and the abled world needs to be able to see us for the value that we have - on our good and our bad days.
We know how impactful television representation is in altering social attitudes, and if ableism in society can decrease whilst giving disabled people someone to see themselves in, then all the better. Especially wrapped up in a fun, exciting, and creative story about dynamic characters in unique situations.
DBS Certificate holder. Equity UK Member. Spotlight, IMDb, and Actors Access available.
For Acting enquiries, please contact my agent Louise Dyson at VisABLE People:
office@visablepeople.com | â€+44 (0)20 3488 1998‬