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Julian Walker
as Benjamin Coffin III
Julian Walker is thrilled to be apart of the "RENT" cast. He has appeared in productions for theatre and professional background singing across the nation and internationally. Most recent credits includes: Mitch Mahoney in "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling" Bee and Jim in "Big River". Television credits include: "Outlaw Empires" on A&E. He wishes to thank his supportive family and friends.
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Nikki Paige*
as Joanne Jefferson
Nikki is delighted to return to the stage! Favorite credits include Cherise (Can’t Give Up Now-National Tour), Mama (A Raisin In the Sun) and Dorothy (The Wiz). She also has provided background vocals for Fantasia and Kurt Carr, starred in several national commercial campaigns, and been featured on BET as an “Artist to Watch”. She is a graduate of the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York City.
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Charles Romaine*
as Angel Dumott Schunard
LA Credits: EQUUS, SWEENEY TODD (East West Players.) THE KINSEY SICKS (Las Vegas Hilton and National Tour.) Most recently seen in both the workshop and the world premiere of UPSTAIRS, THE MUSICAL (San Francisco, LA and New Orleans.) Charles is excited to be a part of this whirlwind production! RENT inspired him to pursue musical theatre. Love and thanks to my friends who keep me moving forward
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Valeria Maldonado*
as Mimi Marquez
Valeria Maldonado grew up in Mexico always dreaming of performing "RENT". Theatre credits include: Almost Maine, All My Sons, and The Laramie Project. Films: El Efecto Tequila, Asi es la Suerte, Travesia del Desierto and Aquellos Ojos Verdes (Cannes Film Festival). Valeria gives thanks to Stella Adler (LA) for her training and also to her family who taught her that home is where ever they are.
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Rachel Addington
as Maureen Johnson
Hailing from Seattle, Rachel is thrilled to be part of this whirlwind production of RENT. Recent credits include 9 to 5 (Kathy), Death by PowerPoint -Hollywood Fringe Festival, Company (Sarah), The Diary (Miep Gies) and [Title of Show] (Heidi). Thanks to friends and family for the overwhelming support and especially to her Hollywood/Highland ladies for being a never-ending source of encouragement.