Justin Payton Nelson is a St. Louis native and a proud Chicago transplant. He graduated from Millikin University 2022 in Decatur, IL, where he received a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Dance. He is thrilled to be back at the Marriott after understudying in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and In The Heights. He has also performed regionally and in the Chicagoland area in theaters such as The Paramount, Drury Lane Theater, Stages St. Louis, New London Barn Playhouse, and The Muny. He is currently represented by Gray Talent Group. @justinpaytonnelson