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Erik Wright, known as Chiller Leo, is a multimedia artist and community leader from Oakland, CA. He represents Chiller Gang hip hop music group, 1Up Crew dance company, and Urban Peace Movement.
His videography work has captured Bay Area heavyweights like Juniema, Polo, Mistah F.A.B., and LaRussell and his dynamic dance and rap performances inspire audiences to move.
From open mics and backyard shows to community events and fundraisers, Wright is passionate about providing platforms where people can express themselves authentically. In all its forms, his creativity is guided by the principles of love, evolution, and oneness.
PERSONAL BIO
MEET YOUR TEACHER
ERIK WRIGHT, KNOWN AS CHILLER LEO AND I AM L.E.O. IS A MULTIMEDIA ARTIST AND COMMUNITY MEMBER FROM OAKLAND, CA. L.E.O. IS A MEMBER OF THE HIP-HOP MUSIC GROUP; CHILLER GANG, AS WELL AS A DANCER FROM THE 1UP CREW DANCE COMPANY, AND A MEMBER OF THE URBAN PEACE MOVEMENT.
NOT ONLY DOES HE MAKE MUSIC, DANCE, AND HELP HIS COMMUNITY HE HAS A BACKGROUND VIDEOGRAPHY. L.E.O. HAS CAPTURED BAY AREA HEAVYWEIGHTS LIKE JUNIEMA, POLO, MISTAH F.A.B AND LARUSSELL. AS FAR AS HIS DYNAMIC DANCE AND RAP PERFORMANCES HE INSPIRES AUDIENCES TO MOVE.
DANCE
IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH AN IDEA ✦
VISUAL ART
Photos by Erik Wright
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Erik Wright, a 32 year-old creative from North Oakland, is a Dark Magician
"Erik Wright, a 32-Year-Old Creative from North Oakland, Is a Dark Magician" — a personal profile exploring his journey through community organizing, mentorship, and a transformative experience that shaped how he approaches art, healing, and giving back to Oakland.
By Pendarvis Harshaw
Published by Feburary 2026
"Spreading Love, Evolution & Oneness Through Art & Community" — profiles Chiller Leo as a musician, dancer, videographer, teacher, model, and actor, whose videography has captured the work of well-known Bay Area artists. The piece traces how his artist name channels the values of Love, Evolution, and Oneness into both his art and his community organizing work.
Chiller Leo: Spreading Love, Evolution, and Oneness Through Art & Community
By Billboardheadline
Published by August 27, 2025
"Spreading Love, Evolution & Oneness Through Art & Community" — highlights his range across music, dance, videography, and teaching, along with his behind-the-scenes work capturing footage for other Bay Area creatives. The piece also explores how his commitment to building safe, welcoming spaces for fellow artists grew out of his own community roots and mentorship.
Chiller Leo: Spreading Love, Evolution, and Oneness Through Art & Community
By USMagezineLive
Published by August 25, 2025
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