Actor | Singer
Andres J. DeLeon
Chicago, IL
"DeLeon’s ability to jump from voice to voice is quite admirable. I loved his Trekkie Monster...His Nicky is just as fun, but in a much different way – showing off DeLeon’s ability to play multiple, distinctly different characters."
Rikki Lee Travolta, Life and Times
About Andres
Originally from Plainfield, IL, Andres is a proud Mexican and Guatemalan actor and singer from the Chicagoland area. He graduated from Millikin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Since graduating, DeLeon has worked across Chicago and has been seen on stages like the Paramount Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Theo Ubique, and Music Theater Works.
When he's not on stage, Andres is usually at home cooking a family dinner, enjoying a movie night with friends, or reading one of the many books he swears he's "going to finish this time."
Reviews
In The Heights
And there are some lovely voices to hear sing Miranda’s fabulous score, including Andres J. Deleon, who sings Piragüero, aka the Piragua Guy, quite beautifully. Triumphantly, too.
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
In The Heights
Among the other marvelously memorable denizens of “In the Heights” are Jordan Arredondo as Usnavi’s younger cousin Sonny, a firebrand activist-in-the-making, and Andres J. DeLeon’s Piraguero, whose arias about shaved-ice give the neighborhood an operatic flair.
Catey Sullivan, Chicago Sun-Times
In The Heights
A few people who had moments that I can’t help but talk about are Paola V. Hernández (as Vanessa) whose vocal range pierced through the calm such that you felt it in your body, Jordan Arredondo (as Sonny), whose deep emotions about his future made you feel it in your gut, and Andres J. DeLeon (as the Piragüero), whose voice was so soothing and beautiful that I’d love to buy any lullaby album that he produces.
Alli Doubek, Entertaining Chicago
Avenue Q
He's paired with the affable Andres J. DeLeon as Rod's roommate Nicky...has a smooth way on stage and a terrific voice.
Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
Avenue Q
The smile on my face throughout the show could not have been bigger, especially anytime Andres J. DeLeon and Melissa Crabtree took the stage
Amanda Finn, NewCity Chicago
