Queer FM Episode February 11, 2025
QueerFM Featured Guests: LEIGHTON ALEXANDER WILLIAMS (he/him) is an award-winning actor, writer, & director/NEKORA (she/her) is a rising star from Southern Illinois.
8:00am - 10:00am
LEIGHTON ALEXANDER WILLIAMS (he/him) is an award-winning actor, writer, and director hailing from Toronto Canada. He graduated York University’s acting conservatory in 2015, and since leaving theatre school Leighton has performed on some of the biggest stages across Canada and the U.S.
His breakout role as “Satan” in “Judas Noir” gained him a Dora Mavor Moore award nomination, and he was the recipient of OAC’s emerging Artist of the year award.
During the pandemic Leighton shifted his focus to film & television work. He is also a recent alumni of the CFC Actors Conservatory. His poignant film “Queenie & Alpha” won multiple awards and helped him secure a series regular in OutTV’s new comedic series “Settle Down” which will be premiering February 14th.
Leighton stars in Ron Dias’ latest film “Morningside” which hits Cineplex theatres Feb 21st nationwide. You can find the Artist on Insta at @livingwithlaw
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NEKORA (she/her) is a rising star from Southern Illinois. She grew up singing and performing for her church, and as she got older she decided to pursue her passions and create music that amplifies her soul.
Nekora's first album collaboration, Divine, was released Valentine's Day in 2024. In 2025 Nekora is performing her music from the album and working towards creating accompanying music videos. Nekora is also manifesting a LGBTQ+ project where she hopes to create music with other LGBTQ+ artists and perform in more inclusive venues.
As an independent artist, Nekora writes her own music and navigates the music industry without a label. Nekora has done a beautiful job promoting her album, Divine.
By the end of 2024 Nekora was featured on the radio in over 50 countries and was able to perform in St. Louis, Atlanta and Chicago. Aside from her own Valentine's Day Anniversary Show Nekora has been asked to open for Gorilla Zoe and others in the Chicago area. Find the Artist on Insta at @iamstarstufff