Liisi LaFontaine
Liisi LaFontaine | |
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| Born | Elyse LaFontaine |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Berklee College of Music (BM) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Elyse LaFontaine, known professionally as Liisi LaFontaine, is an American actress and singer. She is most known for her roles in the stage productions of Dreamgirls, and Moulin Rouge! The Musical on the West End.[1][2]
Education
[edit]Liisi LaFontaine attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and then attended Berklee College of Music majoring in vocal performance.[3]
Career
[edit]LaFontaine got her first role on the West End in 2016 as Deena Jones in Dreamgirls.[4] In 2021 she played Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.[5] In 2024, starred in the Off-Broadway production of Drag: The Musical as Dixie Coxworth.[6] LaFontaine is playing Martha Clarke in the musical Wanted alongside Solea Pfeiffer, set to debut on Broadway in 2026.[7][8]
Acting credits
[edit]Theatre
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dreamgirls | Deena Jones | West End |
| 2021 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical | Satine | |
| 2024 | Drag: The Musical | Dixie Coxworth | Off-Broadway |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | God Friended Me | Stacy | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Good Trouble | Tanya | Recurring |
Discography
[edit]All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify.[9][10]
As lead artist
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Golden |
Track listing
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As featured artist
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Brightest Love" (Cupid's Daughters A Mythical Musical Cast, Brandon Victor Dixon and Liisi LaFontaine) |
2023 | Cupid's Daughters: A Mythical Musical |
| "Beautiful Day" (The Shapeshifters and Liisi LaFontaine) |
2024 | Non-album single |
| "Gun & Powder" (Wanted Studio Cast, Solea Pfeiffer, and Liisi LaFontaine) |
2025 | Wanted The Musical |
References
[edit]- ^ Williams, Max (2022-02-08). ""It has to be funny, it has to be elegant, it has to be emotional, I need to die." Liisi LaFontaine is ruling the West End". Square Mile. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Evans, Suzy (2022-01-19). "Liisi LaFontaine on introducing 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' to a new generation and new audiences". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Liisi LaFontaine". Guild Hall. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ O'Hanlon, Dom (2016-12-09). "Liisi LaFontaine, Dreamgirls' Deena Interview | LondonTheatre.co.uk". London Theatre. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (2021-09-17). "Liisi LaFontaine and Newcomer Jamie Bogyo to Lead West End Bow of Moulin Rouge! Musical". Playbill. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ Echeverria, Margret (2024-10-22). "DRAG The Musical". The Front Row Center. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine star in industry presentation of 'Wanted' ahead of Broadway bow". Broadway News. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Gans, Andrew (2024-04-04). "Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, Hunter Parrish, More Star in Gun & Powder Musical at Paper Mill Beginning April 4". Playbill. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "Liisi Lafontaine on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Liisi LaFontaine - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-07-24.