Andres J. DeLeon
Chicago, IL
"And there are some lovely voices to hear sing Miranda’s fabulous score, including Andres J. Deleon, who sings Piragüero, aka the Piragua Guy, quite beautifully. Triumphantly, too."
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
About Andres
Originally from Plainfield, IL, Andres is a proud Mexican and Guatemalan actor and singer from the Chicagoland area. He graduated from Millikin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Since graduating, DeLeon has worked around Chicago and has been seen on stages like the Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Metropolis and others! He has also worked on projects with artists like GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Gaby Moreno who wrote music and lyrics for the new musical MIJA, and Jaime Lozano & The Familia where he was featured in the performance of SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT presented by Teatro Vista and the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University.
When he's not on stage, Andres is usually teaching, cooking a family dinner, enjoying a movie night with friends, or reading one of the many books he swears he's "going to finish this time."
Rikki Lee Travolta, Life and Times
Avenue Q, Music Theater Works
"DeLeon’s ability to jump from voice to voice is quite admirable. I loved his Trekkie Monster...His Nicky is just as fun, but in a much different way – showing off DeLeon’s ability to play multiple, distinctly different characters."
Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times
In The Heights, Marriott Theatre
"Among the other marvelously memorable denizens of “In the Heights” are...Andres J. DeLeon’s Piraguero, whose arias about shaved-ice give the neighborhood an operatic flair."
Mira Temkin, Splash Magazine
The Wedding Singer, Metropolis
"...Ditto for Andres J. DeLeon as George, a part of Robbie’s band, whose multi-talents just wowed the audience at every turn."
