Cedric Leiba, Jr.
Actor | Singer | Dancer | Writer | Producer
HOLA Award Winner
GETS GOOD LIGHT, TRIBECA 2020 NOMINATED FILM
theknockturnal.com: "She gets great performances from her actors, Cedric Leiba Jr. especially stands out."
RedCarpetCrush.com: "Cedric Leiba Jr. and Jessica Pimental, in particular, shine as the married couple..."
HBO'S HIGH MAINTENANCE, Season 3, Episode 7 "DONGLE"
The A.V. Club: "...exquisitely understated performances and pacing as Oscar (Cedric Leiba Jr.)..."
TheYoungFolks.com: "There are a lot of nice, subtle shades in the characterization of Oscar and his world here.."
UNA NOCHE WITH CEDDY, Pregones Theater
Christopher Estrada: "We got to see a multicultural, multitalented Puerto Rican man in his element, in all of his
diversity as an artist! He gave us 80’s, Pop, R&B, Salsa, Gospel, Bomba, Musical Theater, Comedy..."
Cee Marie: "...a genuine act and brought so much of our true Rican culture with [him] onto that stage.."
CARMEN LA CUBANA, Tato- Theatre du Chatelet
KulterKompasset.com: "Cedric Leiba, Jr. as Tato...did a great job...one of the hits of the opera."
Le Monde: "Managers,Tato ( Cedric Leiba ) and Rico (Tony Chiroldes)...pulled out of a Disney film.."
2013 HOLA Award Winner: Outstanding Performance by a Featured Male Actor
2012 Audelco Award Nominee: Outstanding Performance in a Musical-Male
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Jacob- Goodspeed Opera House
New York Times: "Cedric Leiba, Jr. is funny as the butler-maid....he gets to register a real feeling in his drag-show debut."
Howard's Blog: "Cedric's comedic timing is a "fab-blast" to be seen, and this rising "star" is not to be missed."
Zander Oper: "Rarely have I seen an actor take charge in such a relatively small role...gloriously funny acting.."
Identidad Latina: "..Cedric Leiba, Jr., el cual se ganó grandes aplausos en cada uno de sus escenas..."
Two on the Aisle: "Cedric Leiba, Jr. is terrific as Jacob...It is controlled excellence."
Hartford Courant: "...the scene-stealing comic dynamo Cedric Leiba, Jr..."
The People's Critic: "Leiba is a comedy genius in this deliciously comic role, and plays it to the hilt."
Examiner.com: "...his interpretation endears that character to the audience."
In The Spotlight: "As the couple's butler/maid Jacob....Cedric Leiba, Jr. is a standout....a definite crowd-pleaser."
Connecticut Critics Circle: "...a loveable and talented Cedric Leiba, Jr...."
Shubert Alley Cat "The other notable stand out is Cedric Leiba, Jr....everytime he was on stage...we were laughing with him."
BALLAD OF ZIMMERMAN, George Zimmerman- National Black Theatre
Woman Around Town: "Cedric Leiba, Jr. covincingly gave an honest depiction of George Zimmerman."
Soul Essence Magazine: "couldn't help but enjoy even "Zimmerman's" performance played by Cedric Leiba, Jr."
YELLOW BRICK ROAD, Mountain Lion- Lucille Lortel
New York Times: "Cedric Leiba, Jr. is a crowd favorite as a pint-sized lion...."
Time Out New York: "They're all top-notch, particulartly the wonderfully physical Cedric Leiba, Jr..."
SWEET CHARITY, Vittorio Vidal- New Haarlem Arts Theatre
New York Times: "...a charming, bufff Cedric Leiba, Jr."
New York Post: "Cedric Leiba, Jr. strikes the right preening notes as Vittorio Vidal."
Show Business Weekly: "Cedric Leiba, Jr., for one, serves some Luther Vandross realness..."
newyorktheatre.com: "I especially enjoyed Cedric Leiba, Jr. as the voluptous film star Vittorio Vidal."
The ArtsWire: "Overacting, to sublime delight Cedric Leiba, Jr.....funniest thing in the entire evening."
THE HAPPY EMBALMER, Tenzing- NYMF at The Acorn Theatre
musicomh.com: "Cedric Leiba, Jr., plays Tenzing....is a great foil for Edward...all the major players stand out.."