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BIO

Broadway: West Side Story (Drama Desk Nominee, Best Supporting Actress), Carousel, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Regional: Destiny of Desire (Old Globe). Film/TV: West Side Story, Incarcerated, “Fosse/Verdon,” “Modern Love.” Off-Broadway: Sweet Charity, Trip of Love. Other: Bombshell: In Concert, Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Three-time Chita Rivera Award Nominee for Best Female Dancer and Winner for Best Ensemble (Carousel).


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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Performer (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Anita

[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble

Louise (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Ensemble

Veruca Salt (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2015
Ensemble


Movies

West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Clary

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Yesenia Ayala, West Side Story

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ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts

Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.
ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run

Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.
ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.
ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run

The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'

The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING

Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now

Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony-nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until this week to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team here!
Photos: See Rachel Zegler, Julianne Hough & More at ILLINOISE Gala Celebration

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos  from the star-studded arrivals here.
Photos: Inside ILLINOISE's Gala Performance Curtain Call

Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until last night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Review Roundup: ILLINOISE Arrives on Broadway

The Broadway critics are weighing in for the final time of the 2023/24 season! Illinoise is officially open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, making it eligible for 2024 Tony Awards consideration. Check out what the critics are saying!
Photos: First Look at ILLINOISE on Broadway

All new photos have been released of the cast of the new Broadway musical Illinoise! Illinoise is now playing at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
ILLINOISE Launches Rush and Lottery Policies

The producers of ILLINOISE have announced discounted rush and lottery policies once performances begin at the St. James Theatre on April 24th, 2024.  
Meet the Cast of ILLINOISE, Beginning Performances Today on Broadway

Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
Video: Watch Highlights from Broadway-Bound ILLINOISE

In this video, watch highlights from Broadway-bound musical Illinoise- the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.
Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear Revealed as Vocalists in ILLINOISE

Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.
Justin Peck's ILLINOISE Will Transfer to Broadway This Spring

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.
VIDEO: Watch 'Fallaste Corazón' from DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe

Get a first look at The Old Globe's Destiny of Desire - An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage, a smart, contemporary comedy written by Helen Hayes Award winner Karen Zacarías and directed by Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
Video: First Look at Bianca Marroquín, Mandy Gonzalez & More in DESTINY OF DESIRE at The Old Globe

Get a first look at footage of Destiny of Desire at The Old Globe, starring Bianca Marroquín, Mandy Gonzalez, and more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Yesenia Ayala been in?

Yesenia Ayala has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Yesenia Ayala been in?

Yesenia Ayala has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Yesenia Ayala been nominated for?

and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for West Side Story.

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