Desi Oakley has performed in shows such as Waitress, Chicago, and Wicked.
14 Facts About Desi Oakley
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Desi Oakley first attended professional theatre at Music Theatre Wichita and began performing at the age of 8 years.
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Desi Oakley graduated with a BFA in Musical Theater, from the University of Michigan in 2011.
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Desi Oakley was later cast as a member of the ensemble and understudied the roles of Elphaba and Nessarose Thropp.
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In 2016, Desi Oakley joined the cast of the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Miserables at the Imperial Theatre.
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Desi Oakley served as a member of the ensemble and covered the role of Fantine.
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Desi Oakley stayed with the production until its final performance on September 4,2016.
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Desi Oakley is perhaps best known for her performance in the lead role of Jenna in Waitress, where she originated on the show's first national tour.
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Desi Oakley temporarily starred as Jenna in the West End production of Waitress, at the Adelphi Theatre, in January 2020.
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On May 13,2019, Desi Oakley began starring as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.
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Desi Oakley played three two-week engagements in the role, with her final performance on July 28,2019.
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Desi Oakley released the independent studio albums Don't Look Back in 2014 and Repeat in 2019.
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In 2020, Desi Oakley released A Pocket of Time, and donated the proceeds from digital downloads to the Dramatist Guild Foundation for artists who were struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Desi Oakley has recorded one-off singles including White Butterfly and Winter Song.