Jai Rodriguez Biography

Fast Facts

• Studied musical theater at Boces Cultural Arts Center, known today as Long Island High School for the Arts
• Is of Puerto Rican and Italian heritage
• First began to sing in public as a member of the Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle Choir in New York
• Quote: "(On being cast in "Rent") "I grew so much as a person․ It taught me about accepting myself and embracing those who are different․""
• Created and starred in his own on-stage act, "Jai Rodriguez: xPosed" in 2005
• Has appeared in several Broadway productions, including "Zanna, Don't" and "Rent․"
• Is co-author of the New York Times bestseller "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The Fab Five's Guide to Looking Better, Cooking Better, Dressing Better, Behaving Better, and Living Better․"