Naja is thrilled to be joining the cast of Singin' in the Rain and is ready to tap it out! She began dancing at the age of two she has loved being on the stage ever since. Naja has just recently graduated from Shenandoah University with her BFA in Musical Theatre (Sting ‘Em!!) She has had the opportunity to be in shows such as, Hair, Tuck Everlasting, and Pippin. Regionally she has performed in 42nd Street, Cinderella, and Legally Blonde. She thanks her parents Zakiya and Kevin Bates for always believing in her.