Joliet West High School student Payton Fraser is preparing to perform on Broadway as she represents Illinois in a competition for the Jimmy Awards.
The Jimmy Awards feature musical theatre finalists from across the nations. They're being held on Monday, June 26. Local student Will Gonzalez is also performing.
"It's an endless possibility of being able to share emotions with people and being able to share with people who've felt the same feelings as me, or the character I'm portraying," Fraser said. "It's a beautiful connection moment that only theater can provide.
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