Naja Bates is thrilled to be RE-joining the Legally Blonde The Musical cast as Pilar once again! She began dancing at the age of two and has loved being on the stage ever since. Naja currently attends Shenandoah University and is pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arst in Musical Theatre (class of 2025 — STING ‘EM!!) She has had the opportunity to be in shows such as, Hair, Tuck Everlasting, and recently played her dream role as the Leading Player in Pippin! Regionally she has performed in Legally Blonde The Musical, 42nd Street and Cinderella! She thanks her parents Zakiya and Kevin Bates for always believing in her!