Person Biography:
Merit Leighton is a multifaceted artist, known for her versatility in television, film, voice acting, new media, and music. Born with a passion for the arts, she has built an impressive body of work that showcases her talents.
As an actress, Merit has made a name for herself with buzz-worthy roles, including "Hannah" in the Netflix Emmy-nominated comedy "Alexa & Katie," and Hinako in the English dub of the Japanese animated film "Ride Your Wave." She has also lent her voice to notable characters such as "Frosta" in the Emmy-nominated Netflix show "She-ra and The Princesses Of Power," and "Lucinda The Witch" in Disney's Emmy-winning "Sofia The First."
In addition to her work in television and film, Merit is also an award-winning filmmaker, having won numerous accolades for her animated short "Planeman" on the festival circuit. As a professional singer, she has sung backup for Halsey on the platinum single "New Americana," and has two tracks on Disney's "Sofia The First Album" as Lucinda. She has also performed the song "Dishonored" with a 50-piece orchestra at the "SPIKE Video Game Awards."
When not working on her various projects, Merit enjoys dancing, K-pop, Anime, video games, and vintage toys. She has a special place in her heart for Japanese culture and has studied Japanese for the last five years.
As an autistic actress, Merit is dedicated to using her platform to support causes close to her heart. She serves as a celebrity ambassador for "The Jonathon Foundation," a organization that helps support kids with special needs.
