Leslie Silva

Leslie Silva (born April 21, 1968) is an American actress known for her long-running television roles in Odyssey 5, Providence, and Shades of Blue. Born in Schenectady, New York, Silva graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BFA in dramatic arts in 1989. She then attended the Juilliard School from 1991 to 1995, where she earned an MFA in drama. Silva began her professional acting career in 1995 with an off-Broadway production of Macbeth in Washington, D.C. She has since appeared in various TV series, including So Help Me Todd and Poker Face. In addition to her acting career, Silva is also an activist.