Leah Orleans is a Chicago-born performer and the creator of @Tiny Girl Big Show, a one-woman circus act that fuses physical comedy, acrobatics, and empowering storytelling. With over 15 years of professional experience, Leah was trained by industry legends from @Cirque du Soleil, Ringling Brothers, and Broadway. Her signature performances include trick bullwhipping while unicycling, fire juggling, and shooting a bow and arrow with her feet—skills that have earned her acclaim from audiences and venues worldwide. She holds a degree in marketing, which she seamlessly integrates into her career as a touring artist, building a brand that’s equal parts sparkle, strength, and smarts. Whether performing in Florida, Chicago, or internationally, Leah’s style is distinct: jaw-dropping technique layered with authentic humor and a message of independence and resilience. Leah and I were introduced by @Charles-Ryan Barber and @Chase Riner. She’s one of those rare people who makes you laugh while also reminding you just how powerful someone can be in their full expression. There’s this magnetic mix of mischief and mastery in everything she does—from contorting into impossible shapes to delivering a line that catches you off guard with its punch. Watching her perform feels like getting front-row seats to someone owning their story. She’s the kind of performer who doesn’t just light up a stage—she burns it down with joy, grit, and glitter.

Contexts

• #circus-performer
• #orange-sticky (See: @My Sticky Wall)