Carissa Gaughran
Stage Actress
Singer, dancer, and actor recognized for performances in 42nd Street, Sophisticated Ladies, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, and Godspell. She has a large social media presence with over 200,000 followers on TikTok.
She learned to dance at a young age. Her family owns two dance studios.
While on tour with Norwegian Cruise Lines, she performed Blazing Boots, Elements, and Showdown.
She began dating Connor Depace.
At Mayo Performing Arts, she played Penny Lou Pingleton in the musical Hairspray. Amanda Bynes played the same character in the 2007 Hairspray movie.