Chelsea Leyland

Chelsea Leyland
Born	London, England
Residence	New York City
Nationality	British
Occupation	DJ, Model, Actress
Website	http://djchelsealeyland.com

Chelsea Leyland is a British-born DJ, model, actress and fashion commentator. She currently lives in New York City, New York.

Leyland was born in London, England and attended the Bedales Boarding School. She moved to New York City, New York after graduating high school to pursue an acting career. She studied method acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute prior to becoming a DJ and became interested in deejaying after recommending a DJ friend for various fashion events.

Leyland’s deejay debut was at Valentino’s 2010 Fashion Night Out Celebrity Poker Tournament. She has earned the moniker “fashion’s DJ” from her work in the fashion industry. Leyland has also been showcased in MTV and Unilever’s Dove brand’s women DJ campaign. She has been recognized for her eclectic DJ style, with her selections including hip-hop, rock, reggae, electro, house, metal and other genres including music from the 1950s and 60s.

Leyland opened for Duran Duran at Paper magazine’s 2011 Beautiful People event. She also opened for Diplo and Santigold during her work for fashion designer Cole Haan. She has worked with Nicki Minaj and deejayed alongside Harry Styles of One Direction during London Fashion Week in 2013.

Leyland deejayed at the Stylecaster NYFW Celebration and for the opening of a new Burberry store at Bloomingdales in New York City, New York in 2011. She has also deejayed for Cole Haan in New York City, New York. She deejayed at Valentino’s Fashion Night Out and his Benefit for the Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts.

Leyland deejayed for Armani during Aramani’s 2013 Travel Style showcase and Milan Fashion Week 2013. She also deejayed for designer Naeem Khan on three separate occasions. Other notable designers she deejayed for include Fendi, Missoni, Chanel, Vogue, Christian Louboutin, Prabal Gurung and Diane von Furstenberg.

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