Francesca Allen-Leake:
CLASS OF 1971
Bowen High SchoolClass of 1971
Chicago, IL
Northern Illinois University - Black ChoirClass of 1975
Dekalb, IL
Francesca's Story
Life
In the 37 years (ouch!) that I walked the Bowen Halls as a student, life has proved quite interesting. After an aborted attempt as a nursing major, I eventually switched to journalism. Worked entertainment p.r. for about 15 years (primarily national touring on Broadway musicals including Dreamgirls and Tap Dance Kid.) Shades of AIR? Music has always been my passion (remember, I was in Concert Choir w/Mr. Ruffin for 4 years!) so ... 1+1=2: I now own a small music production/promotions business (LJet Productions) that produces and promotes jazz, world, blues & gospel genres both locally and for international markets. I've worked as Tour Director for both Stevie Wonder and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis. Heav...Expand for more
ily involved w/the Grammys® (I served 11 years on the Board of Govenors.) Hubby's "in the biz" too -- he's sound/recording engineer Danny Leake who works with Stevie Wonder and Dennis DeYoung, as well as on numerous recording projects. We often collaborate; but, because of our work, we travel extensively, though Chicago is still "home." We became grandparents (for the 3rd time) in June 2007. Our other "kid" is 9-yr. old Natasha -- our feline baby. We're in contact w/Paul David Wilson (Bowen - '70) on a fairly regular basis. Would love to hear from some of you! E-mail, please.
The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Anthony Beasley (class of '70); we lost touch in the mid '90s...
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