Lezley Zen, born Tanya Cannon on February 19, 1974, in Charleston, South Carolina, is an American pornographic actress of mixed Cherokee Indian and Caucasian heritage. Before entering the adult film industry around 2001, she worked as a restaurant manager at a Westin Hotel and as a bartender for eight years. After her first marriage ended, she participated in bikini and wet T-shirt contests, which led to her discovery by industry contacts and a meeting with Wicked Pictures executives. She was married to fellow performer Trevor Zen before their divorce.
Zen gained recognition for her performances and won the 2005 AVN Award for Best Supporting Actress—Film for her role in Bare Stage. She has two children and maintained an active career spanning nearly two decades, appearing in numerous adult videos. Her exotic looks and professional background contributed to her popularity in the industry during the early 2000s.