Biography
Vivacious actress, stand-up comedienne, Host and MC, marketing consultant, talent booker, sales executive, public speaker and event producer/coordinator, Leslie Berger, has worn many hats, making a name for herself in both the worlds of entertainment and business. She is the CEO and founder of Dream Big Entertainment Company.
A California native born and raised in Los Angeles, Leslie graduated with a BS Degree in Marketing from California State University of Long Beach. She ran a successful independent sales and marketing business for over 25 years before shifting gears to her passion of performing. One of her passions is to be the star of her own television sitcoms. Entertaining people and making them laugh brings her so much pleasure. Everyone needs a fun distraction from their issues and challenges of life! Laughter is great medicine for the soul!
Since 2002, Leslie has been acting in a variety of television and film roles. In addition, she has been Chairing and leading the Women in Film Actor's Group producing, booking talent, organizing and hosting panel discussions featuring top Hollywood Directors, Writers, Producers and Actors. In addition to her life as a performer, Leslie has worked as talent executive for the webisode television documentary news series "Understanding Cancer."
Leslie's involvement with the acting world inspired her to teach aspiring actors how to effectively network and market themselves in "the business of show business." Her workshops "The Business of Acting" has attracted students from all over the world to learn the essential skills they need to succeed in a difficult and highly competitive business.
Her comic alter ego "Berger, the Berger with Everything" has packed comedy clubs throughout the Los Angeles and Orange County area. In addition, she has produced comedy benefit events for various non-profit charities, schools and church groups.
When she's not in front of, or behind, the camera, planning and coordinating events, producing fund raisers for nonprofit organizations, Leslie enjoys spending time attending jazz and R and B concerts, plays, musicals, and traveling the world. One of her passions in life is to donate her time and experiences as a volunteer for various charity foundations especially those that reach out and help our youth. Leslie serves on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit organization "Sarge's Community Base, Inc". Our mission is reaching out and helping at-risk youth throughout Southern California. They learn life skills so they can be empowered successfully to have a happy and worthwhile life through Respect, Discipline, and Structure.
Leslie gives thanks to Papa Berger her adorable Dad for all his support and encouragement. She also gives thanks to her Heavenly Father who is always in her corner and where all blessings come from.
