Originally from Washington D.C., Leo Manzari is a Lucille Lortel award-nominated tap dancer and recording artist. Manzari has headlined in the touring and Off-Broadway productions of Maurice Hines is Tappin’ Thru Life, featured Guest Star on So You Think You Can Dance, The Mo’nique Show, The Kate TV, PBS NewsHour, Jerry Lewis Telethon, ABC’s The View, PBS’ Kennedy Center’s 50th anniversary, Dorrance Dance’s “The Nutcracker Suite,” . Leo featured as a solo tap dance feature in Hozier’s music video “Almost (Sweet Music)” and performed alongside Grammy Award® winning band “The Free Nationals” in various virtual events.

He’s appeared in the Late Late Show with James Corden and Ariana Grande and featured in The Harlem Globetrotters collaboration with the Philly POPS. Manzari writes and records his own original music which can be streamed on all major music streaming platforms. Leo’s music has been featured in major brand campaigns such as McDonald’s, Ray-Ban, and Big 12 football and basketball leagues, and the NFL’s “Zero to Hero” series.  Leo launched his company Breathe Easy Productions which is a cultural hub for all things music and dance. You can purchase his virtual educational platform “Tap Soul” on Teachable.