About Maleyah!

Maleyah Nowell (she/her/hers), also known as Momo, is a young Afro-Caribbean performer from everywhere! She was raised as a militay brat living in four different states by the age of 18! Now she claims Spring, TX as her home! She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Ball State University, May of 2025 with her favorite credit being Alene & others in Sonnets for an Old Century! 

 Her resume encapsulates her passion to play quirkycomedic characters because she loves to make people laugh in real life and hopes that can translate to audiences leaving the theatre. 

 She strives to be the representation for young black kids that she yearned to have as a kid and grow as a multi-faceted performer everyday.

"I want to move people whether that be to tears or to doubling over in laughter; I just want them to feel something after they’ve seen me perform. I want to convey the message that all art should be valued, no matter if it’s “mainstream” or not and leave a lasting impact on audience members from all walks of life."

Outside of theatre she loves reading memoirs, choreographing hip-hop routines, drinking a chai latte, learning new languages, and trying new foods! Watch out for her backstage as she can constantly be found painting her nails even if she has to be on stage in 30 minutes! 

Most recently she was sailing on the  Disney Wish as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Princess Tiana in Seas the Adventure, and the ensemble of Aladdin! Working with Disney Cruise Lines was truly a dream come true! ⭐️