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On this episode I talked with Shereen about what is what like to make her Broadway debut at age 9 as Young Nala in The Lion King and how magical it is to step into the world of a classic movie you’re a fan of, what being on a Broadway stage at such a young age taught her to help her go forward in the world of theatre, why she made the decision to go to Julliard School and what her audition process for getting into Julliard was like, her audition for the West Side Story Revival on Broadway, what her reaction was when she found out she had been cast as Maria, what the rehearsal process for the revival was like and how special it was to build a revival show from the ground up, what makes now a good time for a West Side Story Revival, her dream roles on stage, her new song “Still Standing”, future music, her love for Marvel, and MUCH MORE!
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Soprano Shereen Pimentel, from New Jersey has been described as a promising young vocal artist. She starred in the 2020 Broadway revival of West Side Story as Maria. Where she was recognized for her outstanding performance as an Outer Critics Circle honoree for Best Actress in a Musical. She was last seen as Guenevere in Camelot at The Muny, and in New York City Center’s Encores! production of “Into the Woods” as Rapunzel.
Ms. Pimentel started performing professionally at the very young age of nine, when she debuted on Broadway as Young Nala in “The Lion King”.She has recently performed with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Naples Philharmonic. Her screen credits include John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch on Netflix. Ms. Pimentel is a 2020 graduate from the Juilliard School with a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance.
