Aneesa Folds
ANEESA FOLDS is the creator and star of Why Am I Here? She can be heard as Cleon on The Warriors album by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis.
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BIO
ANEESA FOLDS is the creator and star of Why Am I Here? She can be heard as Cleon on The Warriors album by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis. Broadway: Freestyle Love Supreme. Off-Broadway: Ginger Twinsies, Sistas.
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Videos
Video: Elaine Hendrix Shares Why She Joined GINGER TWINSIES as a Producer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-21 15:48:45
Video: GINGER TWINSIES Company Talks THE PARENT TRAP-Inspired Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-26 14:45:29
Video: A.C.T. Is Raising the Volume on Hip-Hop with the New Musical, CO-FOUNDERS
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-06-24 10:53:57
Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-10-18 16:35:41
Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone
by Michael Major - 2024-10-17 16:35:54
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Freestyling on Sesame Street with Aneesa Folds
by Jayke Workman - 2023-03-26 12:00:20
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Set Of Alliance Theatre's TRADING PLACES
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-20 13:43:29
VIDEO: First Look at the Return Broadway Engagement of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
by Stephi Wild - 2021-10-18 10:18:03
VIDEO: Hangin' on 45th Street with the Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-09-24 13:00:20
BWW Exclusive: Konverstations with Keeme and Aneesa Folds!
by Konversations with Keeme - 2020-07-17 18:01:00
VIDEO: Andrea McArdle, Kerry Butler, Christopher Jackson & More Unite to Sing 'Tomorrow'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-24 12:00:45
Exclusive: First Listen To 'Unworthy Of Your Love' From LOSING MY MIND: A SONDHEIM DISCO FEVER DREAM
by Alan Henry - 2020-03-15 12:46:24
VIDEO: Utkarsh Ambudkar Recaps the OSCARS with Freestyle Rap
by Abigail Charpentier - 2020-02-09 23:17:16
TV: Hangin' with the Cast of FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME on Opening Night!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-10-03 15:13:26
News
Amber Gray, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and More Will Lead Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for Warriors, the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, coming to Broadway next year! Find out who is starring in the show here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Initial casting has been announced for Warriors, the new musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, coming to Broadway next year! Find out who is starring in the show here.
Jeanna de Waal, Sara Al-Bazali and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026
54 Below will present performances featuring Broadway talent including cast members from Diana The Musical, Heathers, and Illinoise, alongside Tony Award nominees and performers from hit shows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2026
54 Below will present performances featuring Broadway talent including cast members from Diana The Musical, Heathers, and Illinoise, alongside Tony Award nominees and performers from hit shows.
Jessica Vosk, Mandy Gonzalez, and More Set For Arts Ignite 20th Anniversary Illuminate Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
Arts Ignite has announced the performers and presenters of their 20th Anniversary Gala event, entitled Illuminate, taking place next month. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2026
Arts Ignite has announced the performers and presenters of their 20th Anniversary Gala event, entitled Illuminate, taking place next month. Learn more here.
Two Stars of City Center's IN THE HEIGHTS Are Also Part of Lin-Manuel Miranda's WARRIORS
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrated the In The Heights casting announcement with two of its stars in the Warriors rehearsal room. The Tony winner shared that it's a 'bit of a day' as he celebrates with Matte Martinez and Jaci Calderon.
by Michael Major - Sep 2, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrated the In The Heights casting announcement with two of its stars in the Warriors rehearsal room. The Tony winner shared that it's a 'bit of a day' as he celebrates with Matte Martinez and Jaci Calderon.
Claybourne Elder, Britani Bateman, Charles Busch and More to Perform at 54 Below in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2026
54 Below will host a lineup of performers including Britani Bateman with Lagoona Bloo, Claybourne Elder, Charles Busch, Ute Lemper, Linda Eder, Orfeh, and Jeanna de Waal, alongside a Frank Sinatra tribute concert and other cabaret acts.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 12, 2026- DEATH OF A SALESMAN Tops Grosses and More
by - Aug 12, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 12, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Broadway Plus Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 11, 2026
Just yesterday, Broadway's best gathered at The Times Square Edition for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of to Broadway Plus- the first and only Broadway experience company. Special guests included Carrie St. Louis, Todrick Hall, Natalie Joy Johnson, Amy Weaver, Nasia Thomas, Aneesa Folds, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 11, 2026
Just yesterday, Broadway's best gathered at The Times Square Edition for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of to Broadway Plus- the first and only Broadway experience company. Special guests included Carrie St. Louis, Todrick Hall, Natalie Joy Johnson, Amy Weaver, Nasia Thomas, Aneesa Folds, and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
WARRIORS Holding Summer Workshop in NYC Before Broadway Premiere
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2026
Warriors is holding a workshop in New York City this summer, prior to its Broadway debut in 2027. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Casey Likes took to social media to share a preview photos.
by Michael Major - Aug 3, 2026
Warriors is holding a workshop in New York City this summer, prior to its Broadway debut in 2027. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jasmine Cephas Jones, and Casey Likes took to social media to share a preview photos.
WARRIORS: Everything You Need to Know About Lin- Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' New Broadway-Bound Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis bring WARRIORS to Broadway in 2027! Everything you need to know about the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis bring WARRIORS to Broadway in 2027! Everything you need to know about the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Eisa Davis Deep Dives on ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, ANGELA's MIXTAPE, and WARRIORS
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 14, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and actor Eisa Davis discusses her new play at the Vineyard, ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, as well as her other upcoming projects including a revival of Angela’s Mixtape and the new musical Warriors.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 14, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and actor Eisa Davis discusses her new play at the Vineyard, ||:GIRLS:||:CHANCE:||:MUSIC:||, as well as her other upcoming projects including a revival of Angela’s Mixtape and the new musical Warriors.
||: GIRLS :||: CHANCE :||: MUSIC :|| Adds Additional Post-Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Additional post-show concerts have been added after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||, featuring Ava Della Pietra, Florencia Cuenca, and Aneesa Fold.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Additional post-show concerts have been added after select performances of the world-premiere production of Eisa Davis’s ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :||, featuring Ava Della Pietra, Florencia Cuenca, and Aneesa Fold.
Photos: Inside AMPLIFY 2026, Honoring Shaina Taub
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2026
Maestra Music celebrated AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, at City Winery NYC. Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz co-hosted the evening. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2026
Maestra Music celebrated AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, at City Winery NYC. Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz co-hosted the evening. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
THE FIRST ANNUAL 54 BELOW GALA and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, The First Annual 54 Below Gala and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Linda Eder with Billy Stritch, The First Annual 54 Below Gala and more.
Alex Newell, Aneesa Folds and More to Join AMPLIFY 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
Maestra Music has revealed the performers and composers and lyricists for AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, taking place at City Winery NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
Maestra Music has revealed the performers and composers and lyricists for AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, taking place at City Winery NYC.
Photos: Ars Nova Honors Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers at NOVA BALL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual fundraiser, recently honored Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Guests included Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, Jeff Hiller, Larry Owens, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and more. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual fundraiser, recently honored Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. Guests included Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, Jeff Hiller, Larry Owens, Brandon Kyle Goodman, and more. Check out photos here!
Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Paulo Szot, Kate Baldwin and many more.
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026
Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more.
Vanessa Williams and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Sondheim Unplugged, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026
Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Sondheim Unplugged, and more.
Manny Houston to Present AT THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND HIP-HOP at 54 Below
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Broadway artist, music director, and songwriter Manny Houston in At The Corner of Broadway and Hip-Hop on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 9:30pm.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2026
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Broadway artist, music director, and songwriter Manny Houston in At The Corner of Broadway and Hip-Hop on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 9:30pm.
MANIC! AT THE DISCO to Begin Previews at The Second City NYC Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Second City New York will present the world premiere of Manic! at the Disco, an all-new hour-long original production at The Second City New York in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Second City New York will present the world premiere of Manic! at the Disco, an all-new hour-long original production at The Second City New York in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Aneesa Folds been in?
Aneesa Folds has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Aneesa Folds been in?
Aneesa Folds has not appeared in the West End.
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