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Elisa Akin is Miss New York Teen USA 2026

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New York City

Semi-finalist 2025
1st runner-up 2024

2nd runner-up at Miss Teen USA 2026

Elisa Akin is Miss New York Teen USA and will represent New York at the Miss Teen USA 2026 pageant in Miami.  Elisa is an artist, flutist, and incoming NYU Liberal Studies student, dedicated to expanding access to the arts. She is the founder of Art & Soul, a nonprofit initiative that empowers children through the healing power of the arts, especially those facing chronic illness.

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Meet Miss New York USA 2026 Jenna Dykstra

Elisa's sister titleholder is Miss New York USA 2026 Jenna Dykstra. Click here to view Jenna's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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Meet Miss New York USA 2026 Jenna Dykstra

Elisa's sister titleholder is Miss New York USA 2026 Jenna Dykstra. Click here to view Jenna's profile and check out photos of their year together.
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The on-stage moments, the tension of the final two and the glory of the crowning, here are Elisa’s state pageant photos.

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