Rachel Leyco is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, actress, and mental health advocate. She won a student Emmy at the 2013 College Television Awards as Writer/Director/Producer in the pilot web series, "The Sub Club.” She currently holds many writing/directing/producing credits, ranging from short films and web series to TV pilots and features.

As an actress, Rachel started off in theatre, starring in Beauty and the Beast and A Midsummer Night's Dream, then began her TV/Film career upon moving to LA, starring in commercials (Reebok, Head & Shoulders), web series (Batman Beyond: The Series), short films (Rise, Highbrow) and indie features (Teacher of the Year). Her TV Network debut was a top of the show Guest Star role on NBC'sChicago Fire in its Season 6, Episode 4, "A Breaking Point."

Her short films (Maple's Tree and Bicultural) have been official selections in many film festivals around the globe. She believes strongly in the power of words. She wants nothing more but to elevate and inspire lives through the magic of storytelling.