About Me + etc.
HELLO! I’m Leatrice (pronounced: LEE - UH - TRISS.)
Born in Rhinebeck, NY.
Migrated to Chicago, IL.
Now works between NYC + the Hudson Valley. Occasionally travels for work, especially if it’s in Chicago.
Licensed Cosmetologist / 1500 HOURS
Educated by Paul Mitchell School (Danbury, CT) | Phase Two Student.
FILM | PHOTOSHOOTS | LIFESTYLE | COMMERCIAL | BRIDAL
HAIR.
MAKEUP.
GROOMING.
HEAD SHOTS.
WIG WORKING.
CUT & COLOR.
FACE PAINTING.
Here is a little more to get to know me + why this industry chose me…
Seeing my work moving on film/video is the best part of my job. Working under pressure, being on set + meeting the clients needs + expectations, whilst working as a well oiled machine of a team (that sometimes JUST MET!!!) is the best pay off. My passion for the industry runs deep. The creativity that the photoshoot, or just being on set in general, that setting it allows is intoxicating. Pushing boundaries is a thrill + creating mood boards with the team is just as exciting.
My favorite “time off” activity usually involves my twins (yes! identical twins!) + their many activities, husband, + streaming something while I catch up on a forgotten craft or project.
My favorite thing about doing hair is that it literally has its own spirit. It moves, it talks back, it makes you work for it. Since starting to work with makeup + beauty I have really grown to appreciate the industry. I learn something new every day + am constantly adding to my kit. I think my background in painting + color theory really helps here.
In college I was (still am during down time) a sculpture, painter and dabbled in photography. I'm a huge fan of exploring shapes & the negative space they create with their environment.
My favorite part of this industry is meeting so many talented people on set. Living (and really growing my career) in Chicago, filled with creatives with a fire inside of us all that cannot be tamed, was epic. The endless creativity that comes from our industry keeps me entranced + learning about everyone’s difference piece of the puzzle is fascinating.
Film / Video
+ Momma Cuisine Promo Videos + Ad Campaign | Fresh Roasted Films | Key Hair
+ Bobby Roberts Story | Indie Film | Key Hair
+ Kappa Force | Wed Series | Key Hair & Wig Maker // Selected NYTVF Independent Pilot Competition 2018, Selected for Chicago Independent Film Festival, ITV Fest Selection 2018
+ US Navy: Warrior Games National Commercial | Weird Life Films | Key Hair
+ CDK Global “Connect” Commercial, multiple | Aaron Green Productions | Hair + Makeup
+ Towkio "Disco" Music Video | Weird Life Films | Key Hair (unpublished)
+ Joey Purp feat Chance the Rapper "Girls @" Music Video | Weird Life Films | Key Hair
+ Wilder "Wasn't Enough" Music Video | Aaron Green Productions | Hair + Makeup
+ Raveena “Temptation” Music Video | Weird Life Films | Hair (unpublished)
+ Bianca Shaw “BIPOLAR” Music Video | Hair + Makeup
+ The RIGHT Swipe Webseries | Minnie Productions | Day play hair
+ NIKE - "Force is Female" digital video campaign & photoshoot (Elizabeth De La Piedra & Casey Short) | Key Hair // Winner of 2018 AICE/AICE Short List Social Media Campaign
+ Joey Purp “Elastic” Music Video | Weird Life Films | Hair Artist (unpublished)
+ FedEx “Socialization” Commercial | IA Collective | Hair + Makeup
+ Molecule Ad Campaign | PosteGolden Productions | Hair, Makeup + Grooming
+ Hardee’s / Carl’s JR Fruit Loops Mini Donuts Ad Video Spots + Social Media | HAVAS | Hair, Makeup, Manicure + Grooming
+ Bayer / Aleve “That Feeling When” feat. Graham Elliot Commercial | Who Say Inc. | Hair + Makeup
+ Plain White T’s “Lying About Me and You” Music Video | Aaron Green Productions | Hair + Makeup
+ Spotify Latino 2019 Digital: Leslie Grace “A Toast to the Legends” | Hoff Studios | Hair on all extras
+ Esperanza Spalding “How To (hair)” Music Video | VAM Productions | Hair Stylist
+ Jidenna “Sufi Woman” Music video | VAM Productions | Grooming on Jidenna + Hair + Makeup on all female talent
CLIENT LIST
US Navy
NIKE x NBA
NIKE Chicago Women
CDK Global
Land's End International
Maelle Cosmetics
Procter & Gamble Dreamworks Photography
FedEx
Bayer/Aleve
Molecule Mattress
Steppenwolf Chicago
Sealy
Maelle Cosmetics
Glossier
Spotify Latino
Hardee’s/Carls JR
Universal Music Group UK
OGILVY Worldwide
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Poste Golden
Good Trouble Production Company
Weird Life Films LLC
Aaron Green Productions
Jesse Colaizzi Productions
VAM Production
Minnie Productions LLC
Fresh Roasted Films
HOFF Studios
A24
Who Say, Inc
IA Collective
HAVAS
CELEBRITY TALENT
Allison Tolmann
Chance the Rapper
Joey Purp
Knox Fortune
Towkio
Bad Girls Club: Season 12
Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave)
Tanya Montana Coe
Ravyn Lenae
Tess Holliday
Elizabeth De La Piedra
Casey Short (Chicago Stars/US National Team)
Jidenna
Jamila Woods
SuperKnova
DJ King Marie
Chef Graham Elliot
Iron & Wine
Esperanza Spalding
The Wandering Hearts
Dr. Renee Richards
PRINTED WORK
Urban Outfitters
HYPE BAE
Lewis Magazine
Food Network Magazine: Thanksgiving Issue
POLYESTER Magazine Cover
CIRCUS Magazine Cover
GlamourGirl Magazine Cover
Tabula Masa VOL IV: Performance Issue
VERLUXE Butterfly Issue Cover
LADYGUNN Magazine
NIKE/NBA
iD VICE