Amanda Dayhoff:
an over-sharer by choice & trade
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!
In high school, I learned the valuable skill of using hairspray and contacts, and thank god for that. (It really did wonders for me) While in my junior year, I received the highest honor of “Best Leading Actress” for my portrayal of Fiona in Shrek the Musical from both the JRAY Awards and the MACY Awards in Orange County. With these awards, 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 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 this program, along with performing, I discovered and developed my love for writing and creating my own content. At APU, I was the president of “The Marquee,” a musical theater club in which I had the privilege of directing, producing, and performing in entirely student-created works. I am also a proud member of McGillicuddy Comedy, an all female Youtube sketch group. And, I co-created, starred, directed and co-show ran a satirical workplace comedy series entitled, "The Progressive Lady."
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 as a standby for Rutledge/Thomson/Hopkins/Bartlett/Sherman. What an incredible honor it was to bring this iconic show around the country!
Now, after years of dreaming, I have officially moved to NYC and continue to study and work in this amazing city!
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 hope to continue to make ancestors proud with every new day.
I am currently based in New York City but a LA local hire!