Malea Rose

Malea was born and raised on the North Shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Rose began performing at the age of 5, starting with the Kauai Community Theater Group. Rose did musical theater and entered singing competitions throughout her childhood. Rose performed at clown camp started by Wavy Gravy and members of The Grateful Dead called Camp Winnarainbow. Rose was a competitive surfer at age 11. She won multiple surf contests, including The Roxy Pro, and was sponsored by Hurley. At age 14, Rose started to host her own radio show on KKCR. Rose graduated as valedictorian from Kula High School at the age of 16 before moving to California to attend Chapman University to get a BFA in Theater.