Phillipa Soo

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Summary

Phillipa Soo is an American actor known for originating Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton and for leading roles in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Amélie, and Suffs, alongside film and television work including Over the Moon and Dopesick. Her stage and screen work spans historical musicals, adaptations, and contemporary drama. In interviews, she has discussed the lack of Asian role models she saw growing up and described Asian American representation in stories as meaningful; she also co-founded the Eliza Project, which brings arts activities to young people served by Graham Windham. No public statements on party politics, gender advocacy, or LGBTQ advocacy are on record.