Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1977-05-24
- Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As:
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer
Leslie Kritzer
Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer is a distinguished Puerto Rican-American actress and singer renowned for her dynamic performances in musical theatre. Born on May 24, 1977, in New York City, she was raised in Livingston, New Jersey. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Kritzer made her Broadway debut in 2002 in Hairspray. She gained further recognition for her role as Serena in Legally Blonde, earning the Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Performer. Her Broadway credits also include Something Rotten!, Elf, Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, and Beetlejuice, where she portrayed Delia Schlimmer and Miss Argentina. Off-Broadway, she has received acclaim for her performances in The Robber Bridegroom, for which she won a Lucille Lortel Award, and The Great American Trailer Park Musical, earning a Drama Desk nomination. Kritzer has also showcased her talents in television, with notable roles in Vinyl, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The First Lady, and Bridge and Tunnel. Beyond her acting career, she has created and performed in several solo shows, including Burn It to the Ground, Beautiful Disaster, and Leslie Kritzer Is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches, the latter earning her a TimeOut NY Award. Her work continues to resonate with audiences, reflecting her versatility and dedication to the craft of musical theatre.
