Jordana Leigh

Jordana Leigh has a diverse and extensive work experience in the arts and cultural sector. Jordana is currently a Member at Chief since 2022. Previously, they held positions at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, starting as an Associate Producer in 2009 and progressing to roles such as Associate Director, Director of the David Rubenstein Atrium, Senior Director of Artistic Programming, and ultimately Vice President of Artistic Programming. During their twelve years with the organization, they curated and produced over a thousand performances with artists from over 100 nations, developed 11 series, and commissioned nearly 50 artists. Prior to their time at Lincoln Center, they worked as an Independent Consultant, providing general management and strategic planning services for various companies and organizations. Jordana also co-created and served as a founding member of The African Contemporary Arts Consortium, a program promoting arts and ideas exchange between the US and Africa. Additionally, they worked as an Associate Producer at MAPP International Productions, where they were involved in the production of 15 productions by renowned artists and successfully fundraised project budgets. Overall, Jordana Leigh has demonstrated their expertise in programming, curation, strategic planning, and arts management throughout their career.

Jordana Leigh holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Directing from Brooklyn College. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Cultural Studies from The New School for Social Research.