LEAH CATHERINE THOMPSON

Leah Catherine Thompson is a driven young woman pursuing her passions for music and acting. A senior in college, she’s already earned a Biology degree and is now completing her Music Business degree. Alongside her academics, Leah excels as a Division 1 college athlete, competing in cross country, 1500m runs, 2-mile runs, and 5k races.
  Leah’s lifelong dream is to have a career as a broadway performer.  To enable her to pursue this dream into adulthood she plans to provide career stabilizaton by becoming a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Miss Louisiana 2024

In 2024, Leah’s talent and dedication shone through. She began the year by winning the title of Miss Ouachita Parish 2024, securing her spot among the top 30 contestants at the Miss Louisiana pageant. At this prestigious event, Leah not only placed as the 3rd Runner-Up but also impressed the judges with her fitness and talent, earning well-deserved scholarships. Below is a video of Leah showcaging her tallent at the Miss Louisiana 2025 pageant.

Miss Louisiana 2025

Building on this success, Leah went on to win the title of Miss Natchitoches City of Lights in the fall of 2024, qualifying her to compete in the Miss Louisiana 2025 pageant. Leah currently has three slots open for Miss Louisiana 2025 Fleur de lis princesses.  If you have a chiled who would like to be a Fleur de lis princess please reach out to Leah by sending her a message on the Leah Catherine Thompson Facebook Page.

NBC’s “The Voice”

Leah is a two-time contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,” demonstrating her exceptional talent and drive. Both times she competed, Leah showcased her vocal abilities and made it through multiple rounds before narrowly missing the opportunity to perform live in front of the judges.

Beyond “The Voice,” Leah’s musical journey is multifaceted. She regularly performs as a solo artist throughout Louisiana, gracing stages at events like the Sarepta Christmas Festival (managed by Peggy Adkins, mother of country superstar Trace Adkins), the Beauregard Parish Fair, the Merryville Heritage Festival, Hodges Gardens Fallfest, and Backroads Country Favorites. You can also catch her performing live at Impromptu Players in DeRidder, LA. Furthermore, Leah has appeared as a guest on Linda Davis’s “On The Rise Music Show” in Nashville, TN.

Leah Catherine Thompson YouTube Channel

Leah actively engages her online audience through her YouTube channel, where she has amassed over 150 videos, exceeding one million views and garnering over 4000 subscribers. In addition to showcasing her public performances, Leah enjoys sharing original songs and covers with her online audience. Check out one of her most recent additions – a captivating rendition of “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayer, performed live on piano.

In 2019, Leah performed at the State Sr. Beta club convention at the River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, LA in front of a crowd of over 6,000 people.  Watch as Leah earns the approval of the crowd as she performs “Colors of The Wind”.

Later in 2019 Leah won a local talent contest called “Vernon Has Talent” with this keyboard performance of “Always Remember Us This Way (A Star Is Born)” by Lady Gaga.

In 2017, Leah and her sister Lexa secured themselves a spot among local DeRidder favorites in their performance of “Defying Gravity” at Impromptu Players.

Leah’s musical journey began early. In 2009, she landed the lead role of Annie in Peter Pan Players’ production, captivating audiences with her performance. The show was such a success that an extra performance was added to accommodate the overwhelming demand. During the run, Leah delighted a young fan by making a special appearance at her birthday party.

Leah’s talent continued to shine. In 2012, she won Artbreak Idol, a prestigious talent competition modeled after the popular television show. Leah impressed the judges throughout the competition, with celebrity judge Jason Castro even declaring her his “favorite so far” in the semi-finals.

In 2013, Leah’s talent took her to the Nashville Country Showdown. She not only competed but was also invited to perform as a special guest at the state finals, showcasing her exceptional vocal abilities to a wider audience.

When not performing or creating content, Leah enjoys writing music, playing the piano, picking up her guitar and ukulele, planning upcoming shows, and studying scripts for future acting roles. Of course, she also lends a hand around the house – as any good daughter would!

Here’s one of Leah’s original songs, “Here Comes The Rain,” published in 2016.

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