Hey there! My name is James Leonardi and I'm an actor, singer, and composer from Chicago, Illinois. I grew up performing in regional theater in the Chicagoland area and playing lots of piano. I am the creator of the original musicals Joyland and The Good Ones both of which I wrote, produced, and starred in. In May 2026, I graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama, and two minors in producing and entertainment business. I currently am based in Chicago.