Was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She received her BFA from Fatea University of Arts in Fine Arts in 1997 and her MFA from FAAP University in Art History in 2002.Printmaking and sculpture at The Art Student League - NY - USA, Art History at Lorenzo de Medici - Florence - Italy. Leda has been painting since she was 13 years old, and has participated in many exhibitions in Europe, Asia, USA, and Brasil.