Hailey Kilgore facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hailey Kilgore
Kilgore at Broadway Cares Flea Market, September 2017
Born	Humble, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Actor singer
Years active	2015–present
Known for	Once on This Island (2017-2019)

Hailey Frances Kilgore is a talented American actress and singer. She became well-known for her amazing role as Ti Moune in the Broadway musical Once on This Island. For this part, she was nominated for a Tony Award in 2018. She was only 19 years old, making her one of the youngest people ever nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical!

Hailey Kilgore's Early Life

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

Growing Up and Pageants

Hailey started competing in pageants when she was nine years old. In 2012, she won the title of National American Miss Oregon Pre-Teen. She also won a national competition for spokesmodels. Later, in 2015, she won the Miss Oregon's Outstanding Teen competition.

School and Performances

Hailey went to Clackamas High School for two years. Then, she switched to the Clackamas Web Academy, where she finished high school a year early. While in high school, Hailey performed in many plays. She also took part in the Portland August Wilson Monologue Competition in 2014 and 2015. In 2015, she placed second and got to perform in New York City. Hailey was also a leader for the Rose City Riveters, cheering on the Portland Thorns FC soccer team.

Hailey Kilgore's Acting Career

Hailey Kilgore started her professional acting career in theater. Her first big role was in 2015.

First Theater Roles

Hailey made her first professional stage appearance in the fall of 2015. She played Rebecca Gibbs in Our Town at Portland Center Stage. In the same year, she also performed in another show there called Ain't Misbehavin'.

Broadway Debut

Hailey was a first-year student at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. While she was studying, she got the amazing role of Ti Moune. This was for the Broadway revival of Once on This Island. This role made her a Broadway star!

Hailey Kilgore's Acting Work

Hailey has acted in many different types of shows. She has been on stage, in movies, and on TV.

Theater Performances

Hailey has performed in several plays and musicals.

• Roles in bold mean they were on Broadway.

Film Roles

Hailey has also appeared in movies.

Television Roles

You might have seen Hailey on TV shows too!

Awards and Nominations

Hailey Kilgore has received many awards and nominations for her acting.