Hell’s Kitchen

BRANDON VICTOR DIXON (Davis) is an Emmy, Grammy (2x), and Tony (2x) Award Nominated Actor and Producer. He has produced multiple works including the Tony Award winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and Tribeca film selection, the political thriller, 88 (Now available on all streaming platforms.) A Presidential Scholar Semi-finalist, Brandon studied at the British Academy of Dramatic Acting in Oxford, and is a graduate of Columbia University. Broadway: Hamilton, Shuffle Along (Tony nom.), The Color Purple (Tony nom.), Motown The Musical (Grammy nom.), Kander and Ebb’s Chicago; The Scottsboro Boys (Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Audelco noms.), Hell’s Kitchen. TV: NBC’s “The Best Man,” Judas in NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Terry Silver on the Starz hit drama “Power,” Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have it,” Amazon’s Modern Love, ABC’s “The Good Wife,” NBC’s “This Is Us,” Disney’s “Firebuds,” Peacock’s “The Best Man.” FILM: 88 (Starz, Hulu, Apple).

KECIA LEWIS (Miss Liza Jane) is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen. She will soon be seen as a Series Regular opposite Tracy Morgan in “Crutch”, a new series for Paramount Plus. Most recently, Kecia swept awards season, garnering the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer-Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel awards for her critically acclaimed portrayal of Miss Liza Jane in Hell's Kitchen. At 18, Kecia made her Broadway debut in Dreamgirls. She went on to embody memorable roles on Broadway in the original and revival casts of Once On This Island, The Drowsy Chaperone, Leap of Faith, The Gospel at Colonus (with Morgan Freeman), Big River, Ain’t Misbehavin’ (standby for Nell Carter), and Children of a Lesser God. Off Broadway, Kecia has starred in Mother Courage (CSC), The Skin of Our Teeth (TFNA - Obie Award Winner), Dessa Rose (LCT - Drama Desk nom.), and Marie and Rosetta (ATC - Lortel & Drama League Nom, Obie Award Winner). Selected Television and Film: Recurring & Guest roles on the reboot of Mad About You (Spectrum), The Passage (FOX), Law and Order SVU (NBC), Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), And Just Like That (Max), With Love (Amazon), The Blacklist (NBC), Law and Order SVU (NBC), and Evan Parter’s feature The Independent with Brian Cox, now streaming on Peacock. Kecia Lewis is represented by Paradigm and The Rosenzweig Group NY.

Phillip Johnson Richardson (Knuck) BROADWAY: The Wiz THEATRE: GODDESS/Berkeley Rep, HAMILTON/Chicago, NEWSIES, ALL SHOOK UP, JCSS, AIDA, THE MUSIC MAN/MUNY Theatre. FILM: Sharper (Apple+/A24), TV: THE LAST O.G., LITTLE VOICE, CHICAGO PD, PROVEN INNOCENT, THE OTHER TWO. Music on all streaming platforms under the moniker

MALEAH JOI MOON (Ali) recently closed out their professional debut in the Off-Broadway lead role of "Ali" in Alicia Keys' musical, Hell’s Kitchen. Maleah will be reprising their role in the Broadway transfer at The Shubert. They made a splash as an exciting new face that showcased their range and vocal ability in 2022's ABC/Disney Discovery Showcase and starred in Mystic Christmas. They are repped by Buchwald Talent Agency and Authentic Talent & Literary Management.

JESSICA VOSK (Jersey) is best known for her star-turn as Elphaba in Wicked, both on tour and in the 15th Anniversary Broadway company. She is currently developing the role of ‘Cee Cee’ in the musical adaptation of Beaches, and recently released her Christmas album, SLEIGH. Vosk created the character of ‘LUTE’ in the A24/Prime animated series Hazbin Hotel. Broadway: Fiddler on the Roof, Finding Neverland, and The Bridges of Madison County. Jessica is also an accomplished concert artist. Having started with a career in finance, her one-of-a-kind story was covered by 20/20 & NBC Nightly News. For mom and dad.

CHAD CARSTARPHEN (Ray/Ensemble/u/s Davis). Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen (Public); Between the Bars (HERE Arts Center); Evensong (APAC); The Conscientious Objector (Theatre Row); El Bolero Was My Downfall, Neon Baby (Pregones/PRTT). National tour: In the Heights (first national tour). Regional: Kiss My Aztec!, Broke-ology. Film: Landing Up, Dumped. TV: "Sesame Street”, “The Equalizer”. Love to Mom, Ivan, and Wade! This one is for Dad, the late Victor Carstarphen. Many thanks to Alicia Keys, Michael Greif, Kristoffer Diaz, and Camille Brown. “HK!!!”

REID CLARKE (Ensemble). Off-Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen; The Seagull (assoc. director); Black No More; Miss You Like Hell (asst. choreographer); The Fortress of Solitude; Cabin in the Sky (Encores!). National tours: Fela!. Regional: Trading Places (Alliance Theater), The Wiz (The Muny),Staggerlee; Man in the Ring (movement director). TV: “The Get Down,” “Dickinson,” “The Wiz: Live!,” “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” Film: Coming 2 America, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Other credits: The Metropolitan Opera: Porgy and Bess; Wynton Marsalis

CHLOE DAVIS (Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing and living her Broadway dreams! Broadway: Paradise Square. Theater/Dance: Hell’s Kitchen (The Public); Champion (The Met Opera); Porgy and Bess (The Met Opera); Cabin In The Sky (NY City Center); All Shock Up (The Muny), PHILADANCO; Camille A. Brown and Dancers. TV/Film: “Harlem” (Amazon); “Tell Me A Story” (Paramount+); “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” (NBC); Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix); Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance (HBO); Choreography: “Late Night with Seth Meyers”; A New Brain (Barrington Stage), Aint’ Misbehavin’ (The REV); Paradise Square (Broadway, Associate Choreographer); for colored girls (The Public, Associate Choreographer). Chloe received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography and Broadway Black’s “The Award” for Best Choreography. She is developing an evening length choreographic work called, The Memorial and is the author of The Queens’ English, The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases https://www.instagram.com/thequeensenglishus/

TIMOTHY L. EDWARDS (Ensemble. Hawaii native and dancer for Camille A. Brown & Dancers. Commercial works include “Harlem” on Amazon Prime; “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” on NBC; Porgy & Bess, Fire Shut Up in My Bones and Champion at the Metropolitan Opera; and The Wiz at the Muny. Edwards is honored to be a part of Hell’s Kitchen!

SARAH PARKER (Ensemble). Broadway: The WHO’s Tommy (asst. choreographer), How to Dance in Ohio (asst. choreographer), Camelot (assoc. choreographer), Fiddler on the Roof. Tour: Mob Leader in Jesus Christ Superstar. Off-Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen. Regional: The WHO's Tommy (Goodman Theatre), How to Dance in Ohio (Syracuse Stage). Dance: Camille A. Brown and Dancers. TV: Harlem, Modern Love, Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE, Mozart in the Jungle. Improvisation teacher and arts writer with an MA in Journalism from NYU.

NIKI SALUDEZ (Ensemble), from the DMV to NYC, is a dancer, educator, and choreographer with over a decade of experience in his craft. Niki's artistic style is a culmination of years training in hip hop dance, street styles, contemporary dance, and music. His passions for people, movement, and the arts have taken him along the east coast and across the country in a journey to build community and uplift others, both in their craft and in life. Niki has been a part of works by artists including Don Diablo, Katy Perry, and will now be making his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen after performing in the show's opening run at The Public Theater. Niki has also trained and featured in works with the companies tedted Performance Group, directed by Teddy Tedholm, and Soul Project Dance Company, directed by Candace Brown. Niki has taught and worked with a diverse group of students of all ages and experience. He has been a faculty member at Broadway Dance Center, Gibney Dance's outreach program Hands are for Holding, and Sitka Fine Arts Camp, sharing spaces where dancers feel safe to explore and challenge limiting mindsets, and to expand on their skills and unique voices as artists.

NICO DEJESUS (Ensemble, Asst Dance Captain) he/him. Fallin’ all over in Newsies. Showed A Woman’s Worth in Pretty Woman. Helped Juliet do the Unthinkable in &Juliet. No Superwoman but is Antman. No One without God, parents, Greg, MSA, and my bud Mac. For my Godsister Chelsea.

DESMOND SEAN ELLINGTON (u/s Ray/Davis) is incredibly excited to make his Broadway debut in Hell’s Kitchen. Off-Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen (The Public). National Tour: Hamilton (2nd National). Regional: Born For This (Alliance Theatre/Arena Stage). VO: When He Looked At Me (Audiobook). Much love to my family, my team, and my entire HK cast & crew.

BADIA FARHA (u/s Miss Liza Jane/Crystal/Millie) is elated to be back on Broadway in Hell’s Kitchen! Broadway: School of Rock. Broadway Tours: Little Shop of Horrors, Rent. Off- Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen, The Gospel According to Heather, Sistas, Things to Ruin, We The People, and Rewrite. Regional: Joy, Windfall, Mystery of Edwin Drood, Broadway Bounty Hunter, The Wiz, Sister Act, and Dreamgirls to name a few. TV: “FBI Most Wanted,” A Gifted Man, “Americas Got Talent,” Punk!. Music available on all downloadable sites. M.A. NYU. Love to my family and everyone who makes this is a fun journey.

VANESSA FERGUSON (Tiny/Ensemble) is a classically trained musician born in Brooklyn, New York, yet nutured in Greensboro, NC. There, she cultivated a career as an international performer & recording artist, toured with Hip Hop Legend Big Daddy Kane & participated as a contestant & semi finalist on NBC's hit show, The Voice/(Team: Alicia Keys). She's sold out shows in New York/DC/North Carolina, completed residency at The LAN Club, one of the world's largest venues in Beijing, China & has also Traveled as a touring vocalist in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Turkey, the Carribean, Mexico, & South American regions with BB King's All Star Band. Ms. Ferguson has also been a featured artist in the National Historic Preservation Society's Tribute Performances in honor of the late, great jazz legend, Nina Simone. Her latest singles, "Whatever You Want" & "Cant Let You," are available on all digital streaming plateforms. Vanessa is looking forward to her Broadway debut as "Tiny" in Alicia Key's play Hell's Kitchen.

GIANNA HARRIS (u/s Ali/Jessica/Tiny) She/They is excited to be at the legendary Shubert. Credits include: The Public: Hell’s Kitchen. Broadway: School of Rock The Musical. Off-Broadway: The Perfect Fit The Musical. National tours: School of Rock The Musical. Film: Mighty Oak. TV: “FBI: Most Wanted” Favorite things: cats, books, and coffee. She is passionate about LGBTQIA and BLM.

JADE MILAN (u/s Ali/Jessica/Tiny) is a veteran of Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway and in Las Vegas. On tour, Jade went on to sing and collaborate with the writing team for K. Michelle and Willow Smith and was a contestant on Fox’s “The Four”. She is an alumnus of the Baltimore School of the Arts. Jade is managed by The Rosenzweig Group NY.

AMANDA REID (U/S Ali, Jessica, Tiny) is making her Broadway debut with Hell's Kitchen. Texas Native, currently in her sophomore year at Shenandoah Conservatory earning a BFA in Musical Theatre. Select TV / Film: ME (Apple TV+), Miss Juneteenth (Sundance 2020). Miscellaneous Theatre: Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), Les Miserables (Cosette), Aida (Aida). Amanda continues to pursue her passions for music, songwriting, and dance.

JAKEIM HART (Q/Ensemble). Broadway: Almost Famous (Dennis Hope, understudy Russell). Off-Broadway: Sing Street (NYTW), Saturday Night (Second Stage). Regional: We Live in Cairo (A.R.T.). Television: “Blue Bloods” (CBS), “The Affair” (Showtime). Debut EP Bad Country coming soon to streaming. Proudly on the autism spectrum. For Keith Hart.

TAKIA “TIKI” HOPSON (Swing) Takia “Tiki” Hopson is a native of Atlanta, GA and is honored to be making her Broadway Debut with Hell’s Kitchen! Tiki previously made her National Tour debut with the First National Tour of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (Ikette, Ensemble).

Maggy Van Den Heuvel (Swing) Born and raised in Houten, The Netherlands. Credits include On Your FEET! Netherlands, Teyana Taylor, Nike, GMA,Today Show, Ailey II. BA and B.Ed: Lucia Marthas Institute for Performing Arts. Maggy is thrilled to be making her Broadway Debut!

ONYXX NOEL (Swing) she/her is a girl on fire who twirled from Newark, DE to Uarts (Dance BFA). Now in the empire state, she is ready to shine in her Broadway debut. This superwoman has brought her black girl magic to Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Porgy & Bess (Met Opera), In the Heights (Warner Bros.), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (Netflix). No one can get in the way of what she feels for her parents, family, fur baby Graham, & Jermaine “Sheek” Dean. ~ CESD ~

George Vickers V (Swing) is pumped to make his Broadway Debut in Hell’s Kitchen. Tours: Jagged Little Pill (1st National, Swing/Assistant Dance Captain), Hairspray (Swing/Dance Captain), A Bronx Tale (Tyrone). International: Hairspray (Seaweed, Royal Caribbean). Big love to my family, chosen family, and endless gratitude to Brian over at Hell's Kitchen Agency.

Lindsey Jolyn Jackson (Swing) Los Angeles, CA native. Broadway: The Lion King. BA: Fordham University MSEd: University of Pennsylvania MS: University of Massachusetts. 2008 Lorna Strassler Award. Glory to God. Thanks family. I love you Aaron, Action Major, Shine Major, Liv Major & Christmas.

Gabriel Hyman (Swing) Broadway: Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, King Kong. National tour: Hamilton. Regional: Gatsby, The Prince of Egypt. TV: “The 76th Tony Awards,” "Super Bowl LV Halftime Show" (The Weeknd), "Pose", "Succession.” The Metropolitan Opera. Ailey II. Ailey/Fordham University BFA Graduate. To family, friends, MSA, much love and gratitude.

Eric Parra (Swing) Broadway debut! Eric Parra is a first generation Colombian-American artist from Union City, NJ. He obtained his BFA in Dance from Montclair State University. Select credits: Limón Dance Company, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, Metropolitan Opera Ballet.

Eliazar Jimenez (Dance Ensemble, “Work on It” and “Hallelujah” Dancer, Police Officer) Is excited to make his Broadway debut! TV/Film: And Just Like That, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Tick, Fallon, SNL, NBCU. Love and gratitude to my parents, sisters, mentors and agents at CTG.

KELSEE KIMMEL (Jersey Standby) SIX. National Tours: SIX (1st & 2nd National), Pretty Woman (1st National), RENT (Maureen), Kinky Boots (Pat). Toronto: SIX (Jane Seymour). BFA Shenandoah Conservatory. Thank you to CLA, the HK team, and my village. For mom - we did it!

JACKIE LEON (Jessica/Ensemble) is a New York-based performer and playwright making their Broadway debut! Jackie originated the role of "Jessica" in their Off-Broadway debut at the Public Theater. They've performed in projects with Ars Nova, National Black Theater, National 24 Hour Play Festival, The Tank, JACK NY, Latinx Playwriting Circle and MCC's Fresh Play Festival. As a writer Jackie's work materializes itself through surrealism, science-fiction, absurdism and horror exploring themes of miscommunication, oppression and desire. To actualize a daydream through theatre is at present their most precious life's purpose.

RAECHELLE MANALO (Ensemble, Dance Captain) she/her Broadway debut! Off-Broadway: Hell's Kitchen. Select dance: Ballet Hispanico's BHdos, Headlights Theater, MeenMoves, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. SUNY Purchase, BFA. Endless love and gratitude to my family, friends, CESD, and the entire HK team. Mabuhay!

SUSAN OLIVERAS (u/s Millie/ Crystal). Broadway debut! Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. Off Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen, Suffs. Film/TV: The Duke & Duchess of Queens, In The Heights, “Bull,” “The Blacklist.” Ephesians 3:16-19

AARON NICHOLAS PATTERSON (Swing) is so grateful to be back on Broadway with this iconic team. You might have seen him in Ain’t Too Proud (Broadway) and New York, New York! (Broadway) To God be the glory! Let’s change lives and open hearts!

WILLIAM ROBERSON (Swing), a Memphis native, earned his BFA in Dance from Howard University. He’s collaborated with renowned dance companies like Camille A Brown & Dancers and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, gracing prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Opera and Shakespeare in the Park. Offstage, he's a production for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and a Pilates mat instructor. With appearances in Billy Porter's "Children" video and electrifying performances across New York City, prepare to be captivated by William’s mesmerizing presence on Broadway.

NYSELI VEGA (Millie/Ensemble/u/s Jersey) is a Dominican-American multi hyphenate artist based in NYC making her Broadway debut!! Some proud credits include: working with John Leguizamo on undisclosed new works (The Public.) Torched! (PRTT- Off-Broadway), BATSU! (Japanese style improv show), Carmen La Cubana (Thèâtre Du Châtele in Paris), One Day the Musical (Off-Broadway), High Maintenance (HBO), OITNB (NETFLIX), The Odd Years (DominiRican Productions), Nyseli also co-created/produced and performed with the successful powerhouse vocal group ‘Ménage Music’ throughout reputable venues in NYC. Nyseli is also a Board member for the Latiné Musical Theatre Lab advocating, uplifting and elevating Latiné stories to be regularly included in the musical theatre cannon. Nyseli takes pride in encouraging non-linear paths to success and fulfillment. Her mission is to light common ground so others feel elevated in their humanity.

LAMONT WALKER II (‘Riq/Ensemble/u/s Knuck). Broadway: MJ the Musical (original Broadway cast, Jermaine Jackson). Disney’s Hercules (Paper Mill Playhouse, Hercules Standby). He holds a BFA in musical theatre from Point Park University. Ase’ and to God!

REMA WEBB (Crystal/Ensemble/u/s Miss Liza Jane). Most recently, Rema was the Vocal Supervisor and arranged 2 songs for the Movie Rustin, currently on Netflix. Broadway Credits: Fat Ham, The Music Man, Escape to Margaritaville, The Color Purple, Violet, The Book of Mormon, The Lion King, Ragtime. Off-B’way/Regional credits: Children of Eden, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Unmasked, The Cradle Will Rock, The Colored Museum, A New Brain, Being Alive. Rema's life work is Teaching and Mentoring young people. She is the Founder/Executive of On Broadway Performing Arts Training Program. On Broadway provides acting, singing, dance classes to young people ages 6 to 16.

OSCAR WHITNEY JR. (u/s ‘Riq/Q/Ray/Knuck). Broadway Debut! Off-Broadway: Hell’s Kitchen. Regional: Shrek The Musical, Into The Woods, Tarzan. International: Disney Cruise Line. Oscar would like to thank his friends, family, Frederick, and Aisha. For Kyle.