Jordana Leigh is the Vice President of Artistic Programming at Lincoln Center. As a visionary, she curated and produced over a thousand performances at Lincoln Center with artists from over 100 nations, developed 11 series ranging from Salsa music to poetry to youth performances, and commissioned 60 artists. She opened the David Rubenstein Atrium and the renovated David Geffen Hall.

Ms. Leigh is known for her innovative programming that crosses genres and styles.  In her current role, she has co-produced projects with the NY Philharmonic, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and New York City Ballet.  In addition to her strong understanding of the performing arts, Ms. Leigh has worked with renowned visual artists such as Carrie Mae Weems, Mickalene Thomas, Kambui Olujimi, and Rashid Johnson. Ms. Leigh is currently spearheading the organization’s foray into the XR Arts.  In June 2024, she premiered the commissioned project, Dream Machine, by Nona Hendryx.  This work spanned the entire Lincoln Center campus and featured works in VR, AR, AI, and an immersive installation.  

Before joining Lincoln Center, she was a consultant for artists and festivals in the US, Europe, and Africa.  She acted as the Associate Producer for MAPP International Productions, during which she co-created the Africa Contemporary Arts Consortium. Ms. Leigh has served as a jury selection member for music showcases, including Womex (2020), Show Me (2019), and Atlantic Music Expo (2018), as well as a panelist for several foundations and governmental grants. She is a board member for Voices of a People’s History of the United States and the Engagement Officer/board member for the City of New York’s Youth Board. Ms. Leigh received her BA from the New School for Social Research and her MFA in Directing (including receiving the Joel Zwick Award for Excellence in Directing) from Brooklyn College.