Nyla Sostre
Biography
NYLA SOSTRE (Standby Rachel and Katherine) is thrilled to be back on Broadway in a beautiful homage to Michael Jackson. A proud Brooklyn native, Nyla discovered her passion for performing while busking on the MTA platforms of NYC. She holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from The City University of New York. Her recent credits include Shucked (Ensemble, Lulu u/s, Broadway), Rent (Mimi Marquez, Portland Center Stage), and Hamilton (Peggy Schuyler, National Tour). Nyla extends her deepest gratitude to her mom, Diana Sostre, for her unwavering support.
Credits
MJ The Musical, Shucked
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