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Kaileigh Fiorillo (she/her) is a current senior musical theatre major at Manhattan School of Music. Some of her favorite credits include Carla (Nine), Belle (Beauty and the Beast), Carmen (Forget Me Not),  and Little Red (Into The Woods). She is so excited to spread joy and magic with Once Upon A Daydream Parties!

Nick Olsen has been an avid Theater and Music lover for years. He started off his career as a signed model with Wilhelmina in NYC. He has been busy in the theater world ever since he was a kid. Currently a Senior at Long Island University for Musical Theater, Nick has performed as Pippin in Pippin and Orpheus in Polaroid Stories including many more. Nick has 4 younger siblings and is great with kids. Nick is excited to work for Once Upon a Daydream and can’t wait to see the smiles on the kids faces when they see their favorite princesses and princes!

Danielle Decastro is a current senior at LIU Post. She is currently a member of PCDC (Post Concert Dance Company) and performed in PTC’s “Fever Dream” last semester. She is has also performed with the Cape Cod Conservatory Jazz Band the past two summers and loves using her performances to bring joy to others. 

(she/her) Born and raised in Puerto Rico; she is currently a senior gaining a BFA in Musical Theatre at Long Island University Post. She has also trained in contemporary and modern dance at NYU Tisch Dance during the Summer of 2019. Most recently she performed as Jasmine in Pipeline at the Peterborough Players. Other credits include: Rosie in Cabaret (Peterborough Players); Dance Captain and Deena u/s in The Emperor's New Clothes (Peterborough Players); Ensemble in In The Heights (Centro de Bellas Artes Luis A. Ferré); Jesus in the world premiere of Dogs of Peace: A Fantasia on the Hardship of Being (Post Theatre Company); dancer and u/s in Post Concert Dance Company’s Prominence (Symphony Space NYC). 

Lainee Jentz has been preforming for 7+ years! She is currently a Senior musical theater major at LIU. Lainee has lots of theater experiences being seen in Chicago (Mama), Shrek: The Musical (Pig 1) and Beauty and the Beast (Mrs.Potts). She is so excited to be working at Once Upon a Daydream Parties and making lasting members for kids and families alike.

Kiara Robinson is from New Orleans, Louisiana, and previously graduated as a BFA Major in Musical Theater at LIU Post University. Kiara has been in love with performing since she was a little girl. Not only does she love to perform, but she also loves to model and create music. Kiara has performed in concerts, sung the national anthems at baseball games, and been a part of different showcases at Post Theater Company like "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812", "Men On Boats" "Head Over Heels" "Poseidon, The Mermaids & The Water Cycle" etc. Kiara is happy to be a part of Once Upon a DayDream Parties and make your kid's parties magical.

María Meouchi (she/her) is currently a senior Musical Theatre major and Arts Management minor at LIU Post. She was born and raised in Mexico but came to the US to pursue her dreams. María was last seen in Post Theatre Company's production of American Psycho (Evelyn Williams) directed by Sarah Hartmann. She has also been a part of Post Concert Dance Company’s Perspectives and Prominence at the LIU Mainstage and Symphony Space in NYC. Other credits include Heather Chandler in Heathers (Universidad de Monterrey), Perón's Mistress in EVITA (Universidad de Monterrey), Soul Girl/Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar (Universidad de Monterrey) and more!

Sloan Huber is a Senior musical theater student at LIU Post. During her high school career, she performed in many shows but a few are as follows: Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Hairspray, Footloose, Les miserables, and Mis Saigon. She is excited to further her education in musical theater with LIU. This program provides a great opportunity to perform when performance is otherwise not possible.

Ashley Deschamps is a singer & actor born and raised on Long Island. She is a recent graduate from LIU Post with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Ashley has played various roles including “Carrie” in Carrie the musical and “Julia” in the Wedding Singer. She is so thrilled to be apart of Once Upon a Daydream Parties and hopes she can make your event as magical as possible! 

Native to Brooklyn and residing in Long Island, Mahi is an Indian-American actress who juggles being a wife, mother, and teacher, as well as working in theater as a director, music director, and choreographer for children of all ages.  Mahi has worked in numerous children’s theater productions, some favorites include: Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch); Willy Wonka (Augustus Gloop); Frog and Toad (Turtle/Bird/Squirrel/Mole); & Madagascar (Skipper). Mahi gives thanks to Jordan for the opportunity to make a childhood wish come true, her two beautiful daughters, and to Gio, for his love, mentorship, and for being a constant inspiration.

Meredith Julia Muirhead is a BFA drama major at Hofstra University and is absolutely delighted to be making magic with Once Upon A Daydream Parties! Meredith has performed across several Long Island stages over the years, playing roles such as Carrie in “Carrie” and Girl/Time in “Everybody.” A born and raised singer and storyteller, Meredith loves to bring joy and light wherever she goes. She can’t wait to create beautiful memories with the young princes and princesses of Long Island!

Gianna Nicoletta is currently a senior Theatre and Mathematics major at Adelphi University from Queens, New York. Since she was a little girl Gianna dreamed of being a princess. She is very happy and thankful to be a part of such a magical company. Having worked with children in the NYCDOE for many years, she is very excited to use her experience to capture the imagination and wonderment of her fellow little dreamers. Gianna would like to send her deepest gratitude to Jordan Coene for making her dreams come true and to everyone who helped her along the way! I can’t wait to make some magic with you!

Amanda Cesario is thrilled to be working with Once Upon A Daydream Parties to bring magic to dreamers and young dreamers at heart! Amanda has performed in various different roles such as “Julia Sullivan” in The Wedding Singer, “Gertrude Mcfuzz” in Seussical and “Rizzo” in Grease. Amanda is a certified Elementary School Teacher and loves educating children. She can’t wait to spread joy and create memories with the princes and princesses on Long Island 

Gabby Maresco is a New York based actor, singer, content creator, & writer who just finished her Freshman Year at the Crane School of Music. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a concentration in voice, a minor in musical theatre, and a vocal performance certificate! Some of her favorite credits include Johanna in “Sweeney Todd”, Gertrude in “Seussical”, and Chris Gorman in “Rumors”, amongst many others. She is overjoyed to be able to create some magic and miracles on Long Island! 

Calvin Zanetti (he/him): based in Mineola, New York and received his AA in Acting at Nassau Community College. Made his Off Broadway debut as Peter Pan in the world premiere of Pandemonium: A Sequel to Peter Pan, Jimmy in Frankinatra, and Anthony in Sonder. Other notable works include Buddy Layman (The Diviners), Buddy the Elf (Elf The Musical), Aaron Shultz (Legally Blonde), Chip Tolentino (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Jason Dean (Heathers The Musical), Orin Dennis (Children of a Lesser God), Amos Hart (Chicago), Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll and Hyde The Musical), Alan Dangle (One Man, Two Guvnors), Aaron (First Date), Ensemble (Sweet Charity, Cinderella, Hello, Dolly!, Mean Girls), Pitman/Fleet (Titanic The Musical), Caldwell B. Cladwell (Urinetown), Dennis (All Shook Up), Shrek (Shrek The Musical), Otis (Suite Surrender), Shelby (Laura), Tommy Djilas (The Music Man), Georg Norwak (She Loves Me), Tommy Kale (Annie Get Your Gun), Prentiss (Peter and the Starcatcher). I dedicated everything I do to entertain and make people happy to my Grandpa Ramon, who I dearly missed. For my mother, Catherine, who believes in me. And for my sweet Cassidy.

Natalie Baquet has been performing since her childhood in a variety of ways. She began training as a competitive dancer starting at the age of 7, and graduated from The Long Island High School For The Arts as a dance major. Natalie is now a dance teacher, as well as a choreographer in the theatre industry. Natalie has an extensive background in theatre as well, starting at the age of 11. Some past credits include: The Little Mermaid (Ariel), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Grease (Sandy Dumbrowski), Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz) and Into The Woods (The Witch). Natalie has always loved bringing joy to children, even at a young age, and hopes that she can continue to make a positive impact on children everywhere!

Maria is a Mexican-American performer. She studies film and literature at Hofstra University, and she loves capturing and creating wonderful memories. She has a history of working with children as well as improvisation. Born in Los Angeles, California, she experienced the magic of Disneyland as a young girl. Maria cannot wait to bring that joy to children as a princess! 

Crystal Ishmael is currently a musical theatre student at Long Island University and is super excited to party with you! She has loved all of these characters since she was a child and is excited to bring them to life! Some past acting performances include “The Love of the Nightingale” (Post Theatre Company) “All Shook Up”, “Chicago”, and “Heathers” (Cultural Arts Playhouse); as well as Assistant Directed Post Theatre Company’s “Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812”. 

Tommy has been an actor and musician at heart since he was a child. He spent many years acting in high school and has just recently returned to the stage in late 2021. While he has been removed from the world of theatre for quite a while, he spent that time gaining much experience in the world of live music. With such a passion for the arts, Tommy loves nothing more than performing and inspiring the youth to pursue their dreams! Some of his favorite roles include: Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, Johnny in American Idiot, Bernstein in Dogfight and most of all, “Alonzo” whenever he is playing with his band. (Alonzo is his middle/stage name)

Kara Joy Fish is a Senior BFA Musical Theatre major at LIU Post and is so excited for the magical experience of being part of a princess company! She has participated in many princess teas in the past, but nothing as extravagant as Once Upon a Daydream. She has previously portrayed many wonderful characters such as: “Fairy Godmother” in Roger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, “Ariel” in Don Zolidis’ Game of Tiaras, and “Morticia” in The Addams Family Musical.

 Kaela is a Brooklyn-based recent graduate of LIU Post with a degree in Musical Theatre. She loves to make magical moments happen wherever she goes, regardless of whether she is in character or just being herself. Some of her favorite roles so far have been Brooke Whyndam (Legally Blonde) and Narrator (Into the Woods). She has a passion for all things sparkly, and her love of family entertainment makes her so excited to meet the next generation of princes, princesses, and superheroes!