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Podcast: Reppin
Episode: Reppin 5.1: Karen Olivo
Description: I sign off every episode of Reppin with “Stand Up and Represent.” My next guest truly LIVES this mantra.Karen Olivo is a powerhouse talent. They’re an American stage and television actor, theater educator, and singer.In 2008 Karen originated the role of Vanessa in In The Heights on Broadway. The following year, they won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress In A Musical for their performance as Anita in a revival of West Side Story. They are the first and only actor to win a Tony award for a performance in West Side Story. F...