Leanne Ofori-Atta was born in London, England to Ghanaian parents. At a young age, her love for stories was evident, as she was an avid reader and writer. At aged 16, her family immigrated to Canada where she started performing in her local theatre and training in the craft. Leanne graduated with a bachelor's degree in Law and Justice and promptly moved to Vancouver B.C, to continue to pursue acting full-time.