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BIO

Julia Rose Lester is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Ashlyn Caswell in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and for her portrayal of the role of Little Red Ridinghood in the 2022 Broadway revival of Into the Woods, for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.



Lester's television credits include recurring roles on "Mom," "Prince of Peoria" and "Mr. Student Body President." Her guest starring roles include "Game Shakers," "The Thundermans" and "Bella and the Bulldogs."

A native of Los Angeles, Lester has been working professionally since the age of five. Having an extensive musical theatre background, Lester has performed in almost 30 stage productions, including the title role in "Carrie: The Musical," "Next to Normal" and "Calvin Berger." Also a dancer since the age of two, she has choreographed professionally for various dance teams and is trained in hip-hop, jazz, contemporary and tap dancing.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Off-Broadway Revival, 2023
Miss Marmelstein

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Little Red Riding Hood


Movies

High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special
[ 2020 ] Self

TV Shows

Neckpee Island
Mona
Bella and the Bulldogs
Gracie Crenshaw
Spirit Riding Free
Bebe Schuman
Mom
Emily
Mr. Student Body President
[ 2017-2018 ] Ingrid
The Thundermans
Smith
Prince of Peoria
[ 2018-2019 ] Suzie
Game Shakers
Tonya Mulligan
Spirit Riding Free: Riding Academy
Bebe
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
[ 2019-2022 ] Ashlyn

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical

Julia Lester, Into the Woods

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical

Julia Lester, Into the Woods

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Julia Lester, Into the Woods

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News


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A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.
Photos: See Julia Lester in New Hulu Movie PROM DATES

Prom Dates, the new Hulu film starring Tony-nominated actress Julia Lester, was just released on the streamer. The movie follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. See photos from the movie here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Julia Lester been in?

Julia Lester has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Julia Lester been in?

Julia Lester has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Julia Lester been nominated for?

Julia Lester has been nominated for the following awards: - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Into the Woods - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Into the Woods - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Into the Woods.

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