Terra C. MacLeod

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, she began her life in the performing arts at 4 years old. Having studied and performed with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens it wasnt long before she discovered her love of the silver screen and theatre as well. Her passion for the performing arts, led her to study in NYC at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan. Upon graduation, Terra began her career landing such leading roles as Cassie in "A Chorus Line",. With her love of travel and adventure, she's had the wonderful opportunity of performing around the world and even lived in Japan for 2 years. In 1997, she performed for the Canadian/US troops overseas in Bosnia, Israel and Egypt as well as Northern Canada.

After a few years overseas and in the US, she settled in Vancouver, BC. where she held a busy stage career in Vancouver and Canada doing such shows as "West Side story", "Tony and Tina's Wedding", "Hotel Porter", "She Loves Me", "My Fair Lady" and Lola in "Damn Yankees."
It was on the Vancouver stage (Arts Club Theater,) that Terra received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Anita in "West Side Story" and won her 2003 Jessie Award for Best Supporting Actress in Large Theatre.
In addition to the stage, Terra has also has kept a busy film and TV career. She has guest starred in "The Dead Zone" opposite Anthony Michael Hall, "Jeremiah" with Luke Perry and "The Lizzie Maguire Movie" with Hillary Duff, to name a few.
In 2003, a casting call was held for the French production of "Chicago". As fate would have it, Terra landed the role of Velma Kelly, and that summer she returned to Montreal to star in the world French premiere of "Chicago" with the Just for Laughs Festival. Critics called her performance "impeccable" and "a show stealer." With the success of the Montreal run Chicago was brought to Paris at the CASINO DE PARIS where it played for 6 months and was nominated for the prestigious Moliere Award.
In the summer of 2004, Terra made her Broadway debut with Chicago. She has since gone on to play Velma Kelly all over the world with the current international touring company. After 4 years on the road with Chicago she decided to move LA where she currently resides. For latest information be sure to check out the NEWS page.
Along with performing, Terra loves to teach dance and has shared her skills around the globe.
Her love of children has enabled her to be a part of educational programs to inner city children and volunteer for the "Make a Wish Foundation."
Having a drive and passion to see change and justice brought to those who she has met along her travels and whose lives have touched her own, Terra is also a member of the Save Darfur organization and Women for Women International.
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