Leslie Grace Keel has worked as production designer on numerous independent films such as May, Red, Welcome to the Jungle, April's Showers, and Dead Birds. Born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of actor/singer Howard Keel, she spent years traveling and grew up behind the scenes. Inspired by film, architecture, and her love for art, she graduated the University of Southern California's School of Fine Arts. Working in close proximity to USC Film School, Leslie built relationships with film graduates such as Richard Kelly (Donnie Darko) Rian Johnson (Looper,The Brothers Bloom), and Lucky McKee (The Woods). She has also developed her skills over the past 15 years decorating and art directing commercials, TV movies, and music videos.