Jayden Theophile
Biography
Jayden Theophile is ecstatic to return to the Broadway stage! Broadway: TINA, The Tina Turner Musical (Young Craig), Caroline, or Change (Joe Thibodeaux), The Lion King (Young Simba). Opera: X: The Life and Times of Malcom X (Young Malcom Understudy) at The Met. Television: “Puppy Dog Pals” (Disney), “Tiny Time Travel” (PBS kids), “Together We Can” (PBS Kids). Grateful to God, my parents, siblings and family. Thanks to my wonderful vocal coach Alex-Renèe Davies, manager Lisa Calli, agent Barry Kolker, Heidi Griffiths, Jordan Thaler and Chalin Tulyathan
Credits
Gypsy, The Lion King, Caroline; or Change, Tina; The Tina Turner Musical
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