Alaina Anderson is a New York based actor and singer.
Growing up, Alaina spent spent years juggling duel passions for the arts and sciences—the latter of which led her to Yale University to pursue a B.A. in Cognitive Science (where she also did heaps of mainstage and student-led theatre, and sang/traveled with a cappella group Mixed Company of Yale).
While working on her degree, she joined the touring company of six-time Tony Award winning musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN as a Zoe/Alana cover, before stepping into the role of Zoe Murphy full time.
After spending a few beautiful, intense years on the road (and completing her degree along the way), Alaina is excited to be back in NY pursuing new adventures!
Offstage, she can be found reading, writing, painting, and/or catching up with friends over a long walk and a cup of tea.
“Alaina Anderson as Zoe Murphy was stunning from start to finish.” — BroadwayWorld
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“Anderson, convincingly at war with Zoe’s feelings of bitterness and regret, is a standout.” — BroadwayWorld
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"Powerhouse voice..." — Yale Daily News
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"Enchanting soprano voice and effortless acting" — BroadwayWorld
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“Alaina Anderson as Zoe Murphy was stunning from start to finish.” — BroadwayWorld • “Anderson, convincingly at war with Zoe’s feelings of bitterness and regret, is a standout.” — BroadwayWorld • "Powerhouse voice..." — Yale Daily News • "Enchanting soprano voice and effortless acting" — BroadwayWorld •
Evan Zimmermann for DEAR EVAN HANSEN (dir. Michael Greif)