Leila Tayeb

Leila Tayeb is an Assistant Professor in Residence at Northwestern University in Qatar, with a joint appointment in the Communication Program and Liberal Arts Program. She holds a PhD in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, an MA in Performance Studies from NYU, and an MA in International Affairs from The New School. Prior to her current role, she held postdoctoral positions at NYU Abu Dhabi and Cornell University.

Her research focuses on performance and politics, sound and militarism, dance studies, Islam and the state, and state-sponsored performance, with a regional emphasis on Libya and broader MENA and Africana studies. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Performance Studies, blending interdisciplinary approaches to cultural and political analysis.

Her publications explore topics including Libyan cultural politics, digital intimacy in conflict zones, and the intersections of sound, memory, and revolution. While no specific awards or grants are listed, her work reflects a deep engagement with post-Qaddafi Libya’s sociocultural dynamics.

Leila Tayeb’s academic contributions span theoretical and applied research, bridging academic rigor with contemporary socio-political issues in North Africa and the Middle East.