Gisela's introduction to L.A. was a feature in Colman Domingo's "Lights Out: Nat 'King' Cole", opposite Dulé Hill at the Geffen Playhouse. She earned an Ovation Award nomination for best featured actress for her portrayal of Eartha Kitt.
She made her Broadway debut in 2014 playing legendary Shirelles frontwoman Shirley Owens in 'Beautiful' and toured as a Deloris Van Cartier standby in the Broadway tour of "Sister Act".