leanne borghesi

“A very spirited rendition of The Star Spangled Banner”-KNBR

  “A delightful Leanne Borghesi knows no bounds” -Dennis Harvey, Variety Magazine

Leanne Borghesi 

A vividly fierce, award-winning singer, actress, film and cabaret performer, Leanne has captivated audiences from San Francisco to New York in major concert halls, theaters, and nightclub venues with her brassy vocals and sultry Siren style.

Leanne has shined in lead roles in musical theater, supporting performances in award-winning feature films (Evil Sublet) , and created a string of original, critically acclaimed MAC Award winning theatrical cabaret and nightclub acts — including The ShowBroads, Mood Swings and Borghesi’s Back! 

Her bold, irreverent artistry has garnered sold-out shows and, most recently, the New York Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) Award for Best Musical Comedy Performer for her smash comedic hit, Borghesi’s Back!

A featured guest soloist with The Mabel Mercer Foundation, Leanne has had the honor of performing at The Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.Her New York nightclub & cabaret performances span iconic venues such as Birdland Jazz Club, 54 Below, The Greenroom 42, Don’t Tell Mama, The Duplex, Laurie Beechman Theater, The Triad Theater, and Feinstein’s at the Nikko.

Leanne can also be seen in the multi-award-winning horror comedy feature film Evil Sublet, currently streaming on Amazon Prime starring Sally Struthers, Jennifer Leigh Houston, and an all-star cast.  She will be returning to Jazz at Lincoln Center October 2025 in a celebration of the music and life of composer Cy Coleman.

A proud member of Actors’ Equity Association, Leanne continues to dazzle audiences with her brassy vocals, sultry siren sizzle, comedic flair, and larger-than-life presence.