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Leana Pili

Leana Pili is a New York based artist from Long Island. She has always appreciated art and design and, in high school, became fascinated with the intricacies of theatrical storytelling. At Purchase, she had the opportunity to design the productions Henry IV Part 1 and Sweat, as well as be the scenic charge for Bastille Day. She plans to push the limits of her work post-graduation by continuing to master her skills developed in the program and obtain knowledge from other areas of study that challenge and evolve her way of seeing. As an artist, she aspired to play her part in elevating BIPOC and other marginalized voices within the entertainment industry.

For more of her work, visit her website.


Henry IV Part 1

Written by: William Shakespeare

Henry IV Part 1

Director: Petronia Paley | PSM: Shelby Marquardt | Technical: Meredith Young | Lighting: John Hartmann | Scenic: Leana Pili | Costumes: Olivia Rivera | Sound: Hailey O’Leary | Photography: Abby Burris


Bastille Day

Written by: Edwidge Danticat

Progress Photo

Director: Alex Corria | PSM: Abby Filiaggi | Technical: Mike Donato | Lighting: Steven Zhang | Scenic: Andrew Bellomo & Eryn Williams | Props: Brett Cotov | Paints: Leana Pili | Costumes: Jeana DiPaolo | Sound: Keaton Comiskey & Otto Martinian | Photography: Andrew Bellomo