Background
Edwards, Leila Elna was born on March 28, 1912 in New Haven. Daughter of John and Elna (Blank) Lustman.
Edwards, Leila Elna was born on March 28, 1912 in New Haven. Daughter of John and Elna (Blank) Lustman.
Bachelor of Science, Teachers College, 1932.
Accompanist for Edith De Lys, New York City, 1940-1950. Private coach for Metropolitan City Opera Artists, since 1940. Accompanist for Armando Agnini, 1941-1953.
Accompanist, coach for Robert Merrill, 1945-1952. Coach American Theater, 1950-1955. Teacher opera Hunter College, 1968-1970.
Coach Metropolitan National Company, 1969-1970.
Member New York Singing Teachers Association.
Married Valentine Kukuruza, 1958 (deceased 1985).