Adela Peralta Leppe began her career in 1948 when she joined the artistic company "México Lindo" in
Acapulco, and then toured Mexico and Central America with them. She later formed her own ballet company called "Las Leppe Sisters", which performed alongside artists such as
Damaso Pérez Prado and
Bill Haley & His Comets in Mexico and in Europe. The composer Luis Arcaraz composed the song "Dulce" specifically for her company to perform. In the 1950s, Peralta Leppe began visiting primary schools to provide entertainment, as many families couldn't afford to hire a clown privately. The singer and composer
Daniel Santos gave her the nickname Tiki Tiki, a name she adopted for her six-decade-long career as a clown. She affirmed: "Tiki Tiki was born as a result of my social work." Her dedication to this role earned her the title of "Senior Clown" by the Latin Clown Brotherhood. In addition to her acting career, she actively promoted labour rights within her industry. She was voted a union delegate and was a lifelong member of the
National Association of Actors (ANDA) – specifically, the “Tent, Circus, and Children's Parties" section of the union. Alongside
Dolores del Río, she was an ardent campaigner for the construction of
childcare centres for women affiliated with the ANDA. == Personal life ==