LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne
Latest News on LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne:
Video: Watch Songs From Goodspeed's THE GREAT EMU WAR (Dec 18, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 8, 2025)
Video: Watch Songs From Goodspeed's THE GREAT EMU WAR (Dec 18, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 8, 2025)
BIO
LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne (she/they), also known as Rai, is a genre-bending, multi-hyphenate artist whose work spans theatre, film, TV, voiceover, music, and movement. Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised across the U.S., they bring a global soul and ancestral fire to every stage.
Education:
• BFA, NYU Tisch
• MFA, Wayne State University  
Recent & Notable Theatre Credits:
• Becky in Waitress at the John W. Engeman Theatre (Northport, April 2025) 
• Jasmine in Leader of the Pack at Bucks County Playhouse (cast announced June 10, 2025) 
• Solo cabaret debut at Don’t Tell Mama – 2023 Mama’s Next Big Act winner 
• Performances as Billie Holiday, in RENT, American Idiot, and more 
Cabaret & Live Performance Highlights:
• Featured at The Green Room 42’s “The Lineup with Susie Mosher” (May 6, 2025) 
Commercial & Voiceover Work:
• Featured in national campaigns for Sephora, Nickelodeon, Hotels.com, among others
Creator & Educator:
• Developer of The Belonging Method™: a somatic framework for voice, movement, and healing 
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Video: Watch Songs From Goodspeed's THE GREAT EMU WAR
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has new video footage of The Great Emu War, a new musical based on a true story of Australian farmers declaring war on emus. Watch songs from the musical now!
by Michael Major - Dec 18, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has new video footage of The Great Emu War, a new musical based on a true story of Australian farmers declaring war on emus. Watch songs from the musical now!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Claire Saunders, Ethan Peterson and More to Star in THE GREAT EMU WAR at Goodspeed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the cast for The Great Emu War, a new musical based on a true story of Australian farmers declaring war on emus. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the cast for The Great Emu War, a new musical based on a true story of Australian farmers declaring war on emus. Learn more ad see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: LEADER OF THE PACK at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released new production photos of its high-energy production of the musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical.” The show celebrates the life and legacy of pop music icon Ellie Greenwich. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse has released new production photos of its high-energy production of the musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical.” The show celebrates the life and legacy of pop music icon Ellie Greenwich. See photos here!
Bucks County Playhouse Reveals Cast and Creative Team for LEADER OF THE PACK
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse brings a new production of the high-energy musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical” to its stage this summer, celebrating the life and legacy of pop music icon Ellie Greenwich. “
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025
Bucks County Playhouse brings a new production of the high-energy musical “Leader of the Pack: The Ellie Greenwich Musical” to its stage this summer, celebrating the life and legacy of pop music icon Ellie Greenwich. “
Photos: Susie Mosher's THE LINEUP Brings Heart & Hilarity to the Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 9, 2025
The 5/6 edition of Mosher's bi-weekly variety show featured comedy, music and its usual zany spirit with featured guests including Marissa Licata, Ella Mae Dixon and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 9, 2025
The 5/6 edition of Mosher's bi-weekly variety show featured comedy, music and its usual zany spirit with featured guests including Marissa Licata, Ella Mae Dixon and more.
Review: WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre
by Andrew J. Koehler - Apr 28, 2025
It’s no secret that the right ingredients, and a touch of heart, make the best pies. WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport is a very strong representation of this notion.
by Andrew J. Koehler - Apr 28, 2025
It’s no secret that the right ingredients, and a touch of heart, make the best pies. WAITRESS at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport is a very strong representation of this notion.
Broadway-Studded Brandi Carlile Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Ayanna Charity and Lauren McCoig join a cast of Broadway and cabaret's brightest to celebrate 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile. From high octane belting to soulful acoustic tunes, you can expect a rockin' night of contemporary folk/Americana.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025
Ayanna Charity and Lauren McCoig join a cast of Broadway and cabaret's brightest to celebrate 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile. From high octane belting to soulful acoustic tunes, you can expect a rockin' night of contemporary folk/Americana.
WAITRESS Cast Announced At The John W. Engeman Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of WAITRESS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and run through Sunday, April 27, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The John W. Engeman Theater has announced the cast and creative team of WAITRESS. Performances begin on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and run through Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: Songwriter Scott Alan Brings Bright Stars To Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2024
On Monday, August 5, Birdland presented songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2024
On Monday, August 5, Birdland presented songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions. Check out photos here!
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 27, 2024
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
Songwriter Scott Alan to Return to Birdand in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024
Songwriter SCOTT ALAN will return eturn to BIRDLAND, featuring top New York vocalists. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024
Songwriter SCOTT ALAN will return eturn to BIRDLAND, featuring top New York vocalists. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Scott Alan Will Return to Birdland This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
Birdland will present the return of songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions. The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, August 5th at 7pm.
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024
Birdland will present the return of songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions. The one-night-only event will take place on Monday, August 5th at 7pm.
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