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Kaleigh Elizabeth Cronin (born April 12, 1989, in Ridgewood, New Jersey at The Valley Hospital) is a former ZOOMer who was seen on the third and fourth seasons of the revived version of ZOOM on PBS Kids. She goes by the nickname Kales.

Kaleigh is currently residing in New York City and is a Broadway actress. She can play the saxophone and is a beginner guitarist. Her training includes jazz, tap and ballet, musical theater classes, vocal instruction, Member of Select Jazz Choir and All State Honors Jazz Chorus.

Description[]

My nickname is Kales. I love to have fun and be silly with my friends. If you asked other ZOOMers to describe me, I think they'd say I'm brave, adventurous, grounded and fun to play with. I live with my mom, my dad, and my younger sister. My favorite thing about school is my teacher, but I also really like science and math classes. Hobbies? Let's see... soccer, basketball, singing, dancing and playing the saxophone. On the ZOOMset, I'm famous for my Britney Spears in Ubbi Dubbi impressions! When I'm not at CafeZOOM chewing on Chocolate Bowls, you can probably find me eating a bowl of mac and cheese! My favorite ZOOMactivity is ZOOMplayhouse. When I cruise the web, I'm sure to make a stop at the ZOOMer 101 Quiz to test my own ZOOMer knowledge! And to all the ZOOMers out there: I'm really glad you enjoy watching ZOOM. It is so much fun to make. The ZOOMactivities are great, and I hope you enjoy playing them at home. Thanks for tuning in!

Kaleigh Quotes[]

  • I have two hamsters, Jack and Broderick.
  • I play basketball and soccer is my favorite.
  • I eat Ubbi Dubbi Flakes.

Outfits she wore on ZOOM[]

Season 3[]

Kaleigh wore a green and aqua blue long sleeved tie-dye shirt with an aqua blue shape located at the stomach. She also wore blue overalls.

Season 4[]

Kaleigh wore a blue plaid shirt over a green top.

Trivia / Where Are They Now[]

  • Kaleigh has been performing since the age of 5. Following her journey with ZOOM, she continued to perform in shows at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire (where she's originally from). She graduated from Manchester Central High School in Manchester, NH in 2007 and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2011 with a BFA in Musical Theatre.
  • One month after graduating from Carnegie Mellon, Kaleigh was cast as "Lorraine & Others" on the Second National Tour of the Tony Award winning Musical Jersey Boys where she traveled across North America for 2 years. She later returned to the company for a few months to fill in for an injured cast member in June 2016.
  • In 2014, Kaleigh made her Broadway Debut as Kit Kat Girl "Lulu" in the returning engagement of the 1998 Tony Award winning Roundabout Theatre Company production of Cabaret at Studio 54 starring Tony winner Alan Cumming reprising his role as "The Emcee". She also understudied the female lead role of "Sally Bowles" (from Michelle Williams along with the later Emma Stone and Sienna Miller) as well as the featured role of "Fraulein Kost". The production itself began preview performances on March 21st, 2014, opened on April 24th, 2014, and ran for a limited engagement till March 29th, 2015.
  • A few months later in 2015 after the closing of Cabaret, Kaleigh jumped straight into the workshops eventually leading into the world premiere of the musical adaptation of A Bronx Tale (produced and co-directed by Robert De Niro) as Italian Girl "Marie". She also understudied the role of "Rosina". The show had its world premiere at New Jersey's Papermill Playhouse running from February 4th, 2016, through March 6th, 2016. The response of the world premiere engagement was well received by audiences and critics everywhere, it was brought to Broadway at the Longacre Theatre a few months later. Previews began November 3rd, 2016, and opened on December 1st, 2016. Kaleigh stayed with the show till February 11th, 2018.
  • After departing A Bronx Tale, Kaleigh appeared in the Ensemble of the Broadway premiere of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Previews began March 28th, 2018, and Opening Night was April 23rd, 2018, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. She stayed the entire run through its final performance on December 30th, 2018.
  • She then appeared in the Ensemble of the musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire. She helped developed the show even from its early stages of readings and workshops. The show had its world premiere in Seattle, WA at the 5th Avenue Theatre from November 26, 2019, through January 4th, 2020. The musical began previews on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on March 9th, 2020, with an initially scheduled Opening Night on April 5th, 2020. However, the production was abruptly shut down on March 12th, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mrs. Doubtfire resumed its preview performances on October 21st, 2021, before it had its official Opening Night on December 5th, 2021. She stayed with the show's entire run before it closed on May 22nd, 2022.
  • Kaleigh previously appeared on Broadway in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Bad Cinderella at the Imperial Theatre. She appears in the Ensemble. She also understudied "The Queen" (played by Grace McLean) which she never went on. Previews began February 17th, 2023, and opened on March 23rd, 2023. For Bad Cinderella's Opening Night, Cronin was the recipient of the Actor's Equity Legacy Robe, a Theater tradition which began in 1950 honoring chorus members in Broadway shows with the most credits. She stayed with the show through its final performance on June 4th, 2023.
  • From January 24th-February 4th, 2024, Kaleigh will appear in the Ensemble of the Encores production of Once Upon A Mattress (starring Sutton Foster and Michael Urie) at New York City Center.
  • Outside of performing on Broadway and during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cronin works as a real-estate agent with Keller Williams Lakes & Mountains Realty at her hometown in New Hampshire.
  • On her Instagram, she refers to herself as "that redhead from "ZOOM".
  • Kaleigh was a ZOOMer in seasons 3 and 4.
  • Her mom is Maureen Joan Cronin.
  • Her dad is John Gerard Cronin.
  • She has a younger sister is Kara Cronin.
  • She is married to John De Simini from the National Tour of Jersey Boys.
  • Kaleigh appeared on a special episode of ZOOM titled "ZOOM: America's Kids Remember".
    • Kaleigh knew everyone who showed up for this special episode except for Alisa Besher who left after the show's 2nd season. However, they only met once.
    • Kaleigh, Frances, and Rachel are singing "The Alligator Song."
    • Kaleigh is eating Ubbi Dubbi Flakes.

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