Chita Rivera

Biography

Chita Rivera was a musical theater icon and a Tony Award-winning actress. She originated iconic roles in West Side Story and Kiss of the Spider Woman, winning two Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical. A trailblazer as a Latina performer, Rivera received numerous accolades including a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her enduring legacy was cemented with her 2018 Lifetime Achievement Tony Award.