Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, 1986), known professionally as Lea Michele, is an American actress and singer. Michele began working professionally as a child actress on Broadway in productions such as Ragtime and Les Misérables. She attended Stagedoor Manor in the Catskills, a center for performing arts training. At eight years old, Michele went with a friend named Angela Hind to an open call for a musical. She played the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s musical version of Spring Awakening, starring in early workshops and Off-Broadway and finally originating the role in the Broadway production in 2006 at the age of 20. The pilot debuted on May 19, 2009. in support of gay rights, Michele performed at the Human Rights Campaign Dinner in November 2009. For Broadway Cares, Michele has participated in Broadway Barks, Broadway Bares, The Easter Bonnet Competition and The Flea Market and Grand Auction.
Lea Michele to leave Glee Lea Michele, Chris Colfer and Cory Monteith are among the ‘Glee’ stars who will depart the show at the end of the next series, creator Ryan Murphy has… [link]
