As an actress, she started off in theatre, starring in Beauty and the Beast and A Midsummer Night's Dream, then began her TV/Film career upon moving to LA, starring in commercials (Reebok, Head & Shoulders), web series (Batman Beyond: The Series), short films (Rise, Highbrow) and indie features (Teacher of the Year). Leyco's TV Network debut was a top of the show Guest Star role on NBC's Chicago Fire in its Season 6, Episode 4, "A Breaking Point," which aired on October 19, 2017. Her short films, Maple's Tree and Bicultural, have been official selections in many film festivals around the country.