Leila Kubba Kawash is an Iraqi /American artist who was born and educated in Baghdad, Iraq. She graduated with a National Diploma of Art and Design from the Manchester College of Art and Architecture and studied at the Corcoran College of Art in Washington DC. She has participated in exhibitions across the world, including solo exhibitions. Her works are in private and public collections internationally, including the British Museum. Today she lives and works creatively in Washington D.C.