[citation needed] In 2008, Clemente auditioned for the revival production of Gypsy, starring Patti Lupone.

On September 2, he became a replacement in the cast as a "Boy Scout",[2] making his Broadway debut at the age of 11.

[8] After successfully auditioning for the Broadway production of Billy Elliot: The Musical, Clemente appeared as the "Tall/Posh Boy" and was the understudy for "Michael.

[3][13] In 2010, Clemente participated with other Broadway stars in recording the song "It Gets Better," to benefit the Trevor Project.

He is a member of a number of performing groups on campus, including the Yale Alley Cats.