Payton Gonzalez is an actress drawn to emotionally rich storytelling and acting-driven roles in Musical Theatre and TV/Film.

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Originally from Westchester, New York, Payton later moved to Denver, Colorado, where she attended Denver School of the Arts as a Vocal Music major. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Shenandoah Conservatory. Since graduating, she has returned to New York and is pursuing a career in Musical Theatre and TV/Film.

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Beyond performing, Payton has a strong background in graphic design, photography, and social media marketing. During college, she managed and designed content for the Shenandoah Conservatory Musical Theatre Instagram account and the SU Hornets' Nest social media platforms before serving as one of the organization's Co-Presidents during her senior year. She also enjoys photography, from capturing candid moments with friends to documenting live stage productions.

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When she's not performing or creating, Payton is spending time with her beloved six-year-old ragdoll cat, Anastasia.