
Oh, Hey!
I'm Amanda
Amanda Dayhoff is a New York based performing artist.
Growing up, I was described as a frizzy haired, ethnically ambiguous, glasses-wearing girl and I think that explains it all. Through presenting full-length musicals for my stuffed animals, My passion for performing developed at a young age and has been growing ever since!
While in my junior year of HS, I received the highest high school honor (say that five times fast!) of “Best Leading Actress” for my portrayal of Fiona in Shrek the Musical from both the John Raitt Awards and the MACY Awards in Orange County. With these wins, I was given the opportunity to attend the Broadway Actors Alliance and make my Off-Broadway debut in their showcase, in addition to competing in the 2016 National High School Musical Theater Awards (JIMMY AWARDS) and making my Broadway debut at the Minskoff Theater on Broadway.
I graduated with my BFA in Acting for the Stage and Screen in Spring 2021 at Azusa Pacific University. Through my BFA, I met some of my favorite collaborators and joined some of my best friends in an all female sketch troupe, entitled McGillicuddy Comedy as well as co-created, starred, directed and co-show ran a multi-media, satirical workplace comedy series entitled, "The Progressive Lady" and a spin- off series entitled, "Amelia & Beyond!" In all projects, we received millions of views on TikTok and received steady viewership.
For most of 2023, I had the privilege of making my national tour debut, traveling across the US with the 1st Broadway National Tour of the 1776 Revival directed by Diane Paulus and Jeffrey L Page as a standby for Rutledge/Thomson/Hopkins/Bartlett/Sherman. What an incredible honor it was to work with this cast, creative team and ultimately help bring this iconic show around the country!
Last year I took the leap, packed my bags and moved to Brooklyn NY from Los Angeles. On a usual New York day, you can find me walking around the parks by my home, cooking a nice meal, FaceTiming my long distance boyfriend and or talking in nausea about how crazy the weather is. (Remember, I'm from California. I'm not used to the seasons.)
When I was little, I never saw anyone on screen or stage that looked like me. Now, in my work, I strive to be a part of the change for people who don't feel represented. I want to create art that allows little mexican/mixed, curvy babies to feel represented, heard and celebrated. I hope to continue to make my ancestors, my loved ones (and little me) proud with every new day.
I am currently based in New York City but am proudly an LA local hire! (Always and forever a Cali girl)
