Hailey Kilgore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hailey Kilgore
Kilgore at Broadway Cares Flea Market, September 2017
Born	(1999-02-16) February 16, 1999 (age 26) Humble, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actor singer
Years active	2015–present
Known for	Once on This Island (2017-2019)
Awards	Theatre World Award (2019) Broadway.com Audience Awards for Favorite Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (2019 BroadwayWorld.com Theatre Fans' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (2019)

Hailey Frances Kilgore (born February 16, 1999) is a talented American actress and singer. She became well-known for her amazing performance as Ti Moune in the Broadway musical Once on This Island. For this role, when she was just 19, Hailey was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. This is one of the biggest awards in theatre!

Her Early Life and Start

Hailey Frances Kilgore was born in Humble, Texas. She was adopted when she was a baby by Rebecca and Eric Kilgore. Her family later moved to Happy Valley, Oregon.

When Hailey was nine, she started competing in pageants. She won some national titles, showing off her skills and confidence. In 2015, she won the Miss Oregon's Outstanding Teen competition.

Hailey went to Clackamas High School for two years. She then finished high school early through the Clackamas Web Academy. During high school, Hailey performed in many plays. She also took part in a monologue competition in New York. This helped her gain experience on stage.

Hailey made her first professional acting appearance in 2015. She played Rebecca Gibbs in Our Town at Portland Center Stage. The same year, she also appeared in Ain't Misbehavin'. Hailey was studying at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York when she got the role of Ti Moune in Once on This Island.

On Stage and Screen

Hailey Kilgore has acted in many different shows. She has performed in plays, movies, and TV series.

Theatre Roles

Hailey has starred in several important theatre productions. Her roles in bold are Broadway shows, which are the highest level of theatre in the United States.

Film Roles

Hailey has also appeared in movies.

TV Shows

You might have seen Hailey on television too!

Awards and Recognitions

Hailey Kilgore has received many awards and nominations for her acting. These awards celebrate her talent and hard work in the entertainment industry.