Actor · Singer · Dancer

Maya
Cassell

Actor, singer, and intermediate dancer studying BFA Acting and BA Directing at Northeastern University, with roots in musical theatre, jazz, ballet, tap, cabaret, and improv.

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Based in

New York and Chicago

Who is Maya?

A Northeastern University performer with jazz at the center, acting in the room, and a Broadway dream pulling the whole thing forward.

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The Triple Threat

Three crafts, one performer

Theatre

From Emma in People, Places, and Things to Prospero in The Tempest, Maya brings bold choices and a steady rehearsal-room focus.

Maya singing into a microphone under stage lights

Voice

A vocalist seen at The Green Room 42, with private voice training and a book shaped by musical theatre, cabaret, and contemporary work.

Dance

Jazz-forward training with ballet, tap, pointe, heels, Hubbard Street Dance intensive work, and teaching assistant experience.

Selected Work

On the boards

People, Places, and ThingsEmma
42nd StreetDorothy Brock
The TempestProspero
All Because of AgathaThelma
The Little Mermaid Jr.Ariel

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Dance Reel

Jazz-forward, stage-ready movement

Maya's dance training spans jazz, ballet, tap, pointe, and heels, with classes at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center plus intensive work with Hubbard Street Dance.

Jazz focusPointe workTeaching assistant

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