TyNia René Brandon
Biography
Charlotte, NC native. Grateful to be part of The Lion King company. Other Broadway Credits: Some Like It Hot; The Heart of Rock and Roll; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Credits
The Lion King, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Some Like it Hot
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