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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Mike Faist is an American <a href="/biography/mike-faist">actor</a>, singer, and dancer born on January 5, 1992, in Gahanna, Ohio. He was adopted shortly after birth by a couple who owned a real estate business. His biological mother was reportedly a pilot. Faist attended Gahanna Lincoln High School, graduating a year early in 2009.</p>

<p>Following high school, he moved to New York City to pursue formal training in the performing arts. He enrolled at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) but left after two semesters to begin his professional career as an actor.</p>

<h2>Stage Career and Breakthrough Roles</h2>
<p>Faist began auditioning for roles soon after leaving AMDA, and in 2011, he was cast as Morris Delancey in the stage adaptation of <em>Newsies</em>, which debuted at the Paper Mill Playhouse and later transferred to Broadway's Nederlander Theatre. This role marked his professional stage debut and introduced him to a broader theater audience.</p>

<p>In 2014, he portrayed Rhys Thurston in the off-Broadway production of <em>Appropriate</em> at the Pershing Square Signature Center. The following year, he joined the Classic Stage Company’s production of <em>A Month in the Country</em>, playing Aleksei Belyaev. These performances solidified him as a rising talent in the New York theater scene.</p>

<h2>‘<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hansen">Dear</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hansen">Evan Hansen</a>’ and Critical Acclaim</h2>
<p>Faist's breakthrough came in 2016 when he originated the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway musical <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hansen">Dear</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hansen">Evan Hansen</a></em>. The show was a critical and commercial success, and his performance earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. His portrayal of the troubled teenager brought nuance and depth to a complex character, earning widespread acclaim.</p>

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<h2>Contemporary Projects and Recent Performances</h2>
<p>Following his success in <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hansen">Dear</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evan_Hansen">Evan Hansen</a></em>, Faist continued expanding his theatrical repertoire. He was cast as Spence in the off-Broadway production of <em>Days of Rage</em> at Second Stage Theater, further establishing his presence in thought-provoking and socially conscious works.</p>

<p>In addition to his theater work, Faist has stepped into film and television projects, showcasing his versatility as a performer. Notably, he portrayed Riff in <a href="/biography/steven-spielberg">Steven Spielberg</a>’s 2021 adaptation of <em>West Side Story</em>, earning praise for his commanding screen presence. The role has helped him reach a broader audience and successfully transition into a film career while maintaining strong ties to theater.</p>

<h2>Where is Mike Faist Now?</h2>
<p>As of the most recent updates, Mike Faist continues to pursue both stage and screen roles. He remains active within New York’s performing arts community and is gaining recognition in Hollywood for his work in film. With a foundation in musical theater and a growing list of dramatic roles, Faist is regarded as one of the most promising actors of his generation.</p>

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