Deanna Cudjoe
Biography
Deanna is beyond honored to be making her Broadway Debut in Smash! Her credits include the world premiere of My Best Friend’s Wedding (Ogunquit Playhouse: Ensemble, u/s Kimmy) and West Side Story (International Tour: Consuelo, u/s Anita). She received her BFA in Dance from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and is a grateful voice student of Marianne Wells. This is dedicated to the unwavering love of her family and friends, Still Pointe Ballet, and her wonderful team at Pilot Management and Lakey Wolff & Co. I couldn’t be here without you. Luke 1:37 – all glory to God!
Credits
SMASH
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