Liisi LaFontaine
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- Actress
- singer
Liisi LaFontaine | |
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 LaFontaine in 2026 | |
| Born | Elyse LaFontaine |
| Education | Berklee College of Music (BM) |
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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]
Liisi LaFontaine attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, and then attended Berklee College of Music majoring in vocal performance.[3]
Career
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 played Martha Clarke in the musical Wanted alongside Solea Pfeiffer, set to debut on Broadway in 2026.[7][8]
Acting credits
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dreamgirls | Deena Jones | West End |
| 2021 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical | Satine | |
| 2024 | Gun & Powder | Martha Clarke | Paper Mill Playhouse |
| 2024 | Drag: The Musical | Dixie Coxworth | Off-Broadway |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | God Friended Me | Stacy | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Good Trouble | Tanya | Recurring |