Shanel Bailey
Biography
Shanel Bailey, a proud NYC native, and Syracuse University MT alumna, is thrilled to be a part of this legendary production! Most recently, Lavella Cole in The Goodman’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (world-premiere). Broadway: The Book of Mormon (Nabulungi u/s). Off-Broadway: Crumbs From the Table of Joy (Ernestine) (1st NY revival), Arms and The Man (Raina).TV credits: Two-time Emmy and GLAAD award nominated Grease: Rise Of the Pink Ladies as series-regular (Hazel), The Equalizer, The Good Fight, & more. Represented by HCKR & 360 Management. Thank you God, Mom, and my village.
Credits
Gypsy, The Book of Mormon
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