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Leslie Borchert

Leslie Borchert is a Los Angeles based writer with a passion for strong female protagonists and twisted mysteries. Raised in the suburbs of Southern California by two public school teachers, she grew up with a deep love of science and history. After graduating from Loyola Marymount University’s film program, Leslie joined I.A.T.S.E. where she has spent the past 19 years working as a coordinator in feature film and television art departments. This extensive background in production inspired Leslie to embark on her own her writing journey, where she completed the UCLA Professional Program in Television Writing and found her niche -– telling stories about remarkable women faced with impossible situations.

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