A Detroit native, Leesa is a fabulous storyteller with a soulful voice that taps into the deep roots of soul and the poetry of jazz. As a part of Miami’s vibrant music scene, singer/songwriter Leesa Richards is helping to shape and define its evolving sound. She has performed with a slate of powerhouse artists including Faith Hill, The Bee Gees, Kelly Clarkson, Gloria Estefan, and Carole King, and recorded with Barbra Streisand and Lenny Kravitz, among other artists.

Leesa Richards will be performing with Jim Gasior at The Betsy on August 10. This performance was made possible through the support of this year's Perez creARTE program.