Leila Bordreuil is a French-born, Brooklyn-based cellist and composer, renowned for her avant-garde performances and experimental compositions which draw from a variety of genres and influences. Her work is characterized by a deep exploration of the cello's sonic possibilities through extended techniques, amplification, and electronics, creating immersive and often intense soundscapes. Bordreuil pushes the boundaries of contemporary music and challenges the traditional perception of her instrument.

With a discography that reflects her bold approach to music-making, Leila Bordreuil's recent releases like "Not an Elegy" and "The Seventh Water" have further cemented her reputation as a prolific and innovative artist who is comfortable both in solo settings and in collaborations with other artists across various disciplines. "Headflush" and "Hollow" showcase her penchant for crafting pieces that are both abstract and deeply emotional, often examining themes of memory, space, and the physicality of sound. Bordreuil's performances are marked by an intense physicality and a keen sense of improvisation, earning her a unique space in the field of experimental music.