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Lena Hall

Lena Hall is an American actress and singer best known for her work in Broadway theatre, film, and television.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lena Hall is an American actress and singer best known for her work in Broadway theatre, film, and television. She won the Tony Award for her performance as Yitzhak in the 2014 revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and is also known for originating Nicola in Kinky Boots.

Early life and background

Lena Hall was born in San Francisco, California, as Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal. Sources describe her as an American performer with roots in musical theatre.

Stage career

Hall is known for Broadway roles including Nicola in Kinky Boots and Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Her performance in Hedwig earned her a Tony Award and a Grammy nomination for the musical's cast album.

Music career

In addition to theatre, Hall has worked as a singer and fronted the band The Deafening. She later released solo recordings, including Sin & Salvation: Live At the Carlyle and other independent projects.

Screen work

Hall has also appeared in film and television, broadening her career beyond stage performance. Public listings identify her as an actress known for roles in projects such as Becks and Snowpiercer.

Key facts

  • Born Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal in San Francisco, California.
  • Won the Tony Award for Hedwig and the Angry Inch in 2014.
  • Originated the role of Nicola in Kinky Boots on Broadway.
  • Performed both Hedwig and Yitzhak in the same production during a 2016 national tour.
  • Was the lead singer of the band The Deafening and released a solo album in 2015.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lena Hall?
Lena Hall is an American actress and singer known for her Broadway, film, and television work.
What is Lena Hall's real name?
Her birth name is Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal.
What is Lena Hall best known for?
She is best known for playing Yitzhak in Hedwig and the Angry Inch and for originating Nicola in Kinky Boots.
Has Lena Hall won a Tony Award?
Yes. She won the Tony Award for her performance in the 2014 Broadway revival of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
What band was Lena Hall in?
She was the lead singer of The Deafening.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lena_Hall
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, years active, spouse, Tony Award, Broadway credits, The Deafening, solo album.
  2. Apple Music — https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lena-hall/386034950
    Supports: Biography, birthplace, birth date, musical-theatre background, band work, and Tony Award context.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/es/name/nm2969015/
    Supports: Biographical details and screen credits including film and television roles.
  4. The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/style/labiahead-radiohead-lena-hall-charlene-kaye.html
    Supports: Background on her music interests, early singing, and continued work as a performer.