Laila Erica Drew
Biography
Philadelphia native, celebrates her Broadway debut fueled by a performance journey that started at age 10. Alumni of Debbie Allen’s Rise, SSTI and CW Henry. She dedicates her performance to family and Mommom Jackie watching from heaven. Respect your dreams, trust the world will catch up. Credits: “FBI: International,” “Colin in Black & White,” “Law & Order: SVU.”
Credits
Suffs
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