Soprano (belt-legit mix)
A Filipino-American musical theatre powerhouse, Lissa deGuzman has become one of Broadway's most sought-after leading ladies, bringing fierce vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence to demanding roles from Elphaba to Jasmine.
Defining moments and milestones
DeGuzman's ascent from Milwaukee high school standout to Broadway leading lady traces a trajectory of methodical excellence and breakthrough visibility. After her 2016 professional debut in West Side Story, she secured a Broadway foothold as Ann Darrow in King Kong, then became the go-to Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin across multiple Broadway iterations. Her defining moment arrived with her casting as Elphaba in Wicked's second national tour (2022–2023), where she became the first Filipina actress to embody the role—a historic achievement she cemented by transitioning to the Broadway company, where she performed as both standby and principal through 2025.
First Filipina actress to play Elphaba in the national tour of Wicked (2022–2023) and subsequent Broadway standby/principal performer (2024–2025)
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (graduated 2012); Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee (B.F.A. in Music Theatre)
Recordings featuring Lissa deGuzman in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.