Celisse henderson biography samples

“I honestly don’t remember a time that I didn’t want to pursue performing professionally.” That’s what Celisse Henderson, star of Broadway shows like Wicked and Godspell, said about her decision to chase after her artistic dreams.

Celisse henderson biography samples

“I grew up in a very musical household I was always encouraged and a affirmed around my musical abilities. So it honestly just seemed like a very natural progression.” Today, I got to catch up with this musical  powerhouse to talk inspiration, Broadway and playing music with Melissa Etheridge.

Ryan: What was your first professional performance you can remember giving?

Celisse: The first would have had to be my first time going on as the understudy in a show called Beach Blanket Babylon in San Francisco.

It is longest running cabaret house show in the country and I was one of two understudies. (Fun fact: the other understudy was Ledisi.) I was 18-years-old and I play