Leslie Ann Silva was born on April 21, 1968, in Schenectady, New York, and she is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as "Providence," "Odyssey 5," and "Shades of Blue." She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BFA in dramatic arts and later earned an MFA in drama from the Juilliard School.

Silva began her professional acting career in 1995 with an off-Broadway production of "Macbeth" in Washington, D.C. She has also appeared in television shows like "New York Undercover," "The Cosby Show," "Homicide: Life on the Street," and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation."

Leslie Silva has acted in films such as "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" and "Star Trek: Enterprise." She continues to be active in the entertainment industry and is involved in various projects.