About Leonay!

New York native, Leonay Reina is an actress with big dreams. Growing up in her Nuyorican family, Leonay was surrounded by the beauty and importance of art, storytelling, and community. At a young age, Leonay started exploring the many facets of the entertainment industry; commercial work, film/tv, print, and stage. At age 10, she was cast in her first off-Broadway musical, Little Miss Sunshine at 2ndStage Theatre, directed by James Lapine with music and lyrics by William Finn. She has been working professionally ever since.

Photo highlights from some childhood work!

Leonay graduated from Pace University in 2024, earning her BFA in Musical Theater. Post-grad, Leonay has been exploring what the industry has to offer after having earned so much knowledge, gratitude, and understanding for and about the art form. Leonay was most recently a female ensemble member & understudy for Maureen in the RENT: In Concert National Tour. She is grateful for every moment she spends onstage.

Check out a few photos below!