About Payton

Hi! I'm Payton. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, I discovered my passion for performing when my parents introduced me to Judy Garland's Somewhere Over the Rainbow at age 4. I was blessed to grow up in the Queen City's vibrant arts scene and had access to a variety of arts education. From youth choirs to acrobatics, I tried it all before auditioning for High School Musical at my junior high. 

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I graduated in May with my BFA in Musical Theater at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. During my time at BoCo, I had the opportunity to perform in mainstage productions such as Cinderella, Something Rotten, and City of Angels, as well as several student-directed plays.

Beyond performing, I find other creative avenues through songwriting, choreographing with friends, and practicing Vinyasa yoga.

Though I proudly carry my Midwestern roots, I’ve developed a love for New England, especially in the summer months. I graduate in May and will be performing in Grease this summer at Theatre by the Sea. I am moving to NYC in July!

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