KAREN ANDREW

A multi talented artist and performer, Ms. Andrew has been extensively trained in New York and Los Angeles and is pleased to be re-based in Toronto. Formally trained in acting, singing, and dance, Ms. Andrew is a graduate of the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, and has served as a member of the faculty. Along with numerous other professional theatrical accomplishments, Ms. Andrew is proud to have been an original cast member of the Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical ‘RAGTIME’. While on Broadway, Ms. Andrew performed in concert with Chita Riviera, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnelli, Glenn Close, and Rosie O’Donnell.

One of Ms. Andrew’s most memorable Musical Theatre accomplishments was working with the late Gwen Verdon in the Tony Award-winning Musical ‘FOSSE’. Following her time in New York, Ms. Andrew went on to play ‘Anita’ in the Stratford Festival of Canada’s production of ‘WEST SIDE STORY’ which brought her recognition for her ‘triple threat abilities. Along with numerous other theatre accomplishments, a production of ‘SOPHISTICATED LADIES’ garnered her respect form numerous critics including a, “spectacular” reference from the GLOBE AND MAIL.

Since returning to Toronto, Ms. Andrew has enjoyed playing numerous roles on both television, and in film. Ms. Andrew played Angela basset’s girlfriend ‘Bootsie’ in ‘RUBY’S BUCKET OF BLOOD’; Ally Sheedy’s prison inmate ‘Tina’ in ‘THE WARDEN’; James McDaniels daughter ‘Tiffany’ and Timothy Hutton’s client in ‘DELIBERATE INTENT’; Wood Harris’ sister ‘Cakes’ in ‘PAID IN FULL’; and also appeared in the Academy Award-winning film ‘CHICAGO’ with Renee Zellweger, Catherine  Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere.

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