Alice Lee (actress)

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Alice Lee
Born (1989-04-12) April 12, 1989 (age 34)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2009–present

Alice Lee is an American actress and singer. She is known for originating the role of Heather Duke in the Off-Broadway production of Heathers: The Musical and for the role of Emily Kang on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist .

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Early life

Lee is a native of North Shore, Chicago, grew up in Glenview, and attended Glenbrook South High School. [1]

Career

In 2009, Lee started her acting career in the television soap opera series As the World Turns . In 2014, Lee originated the role of Heather Duke in the Off-Broadway production Heathers: The Musical . However, Lee left the Broadway production to compete in the reality television singing competition Rising Star . She finished in 11th place. Lee has appeared in various films, including Wish Upon (2017), Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019), and Sierra Burgess Is a Loser (2018). Lee played the role of Emily in the television series Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist . While she originally auditioned for the role of Mo, she was instead offered the role of Zoey's sister-in-law in the series. [2] Lee voiced Lois Lane in the animated series My Adventures with Superman . [3] Lee will appear in the NBC series Suits: L.A. pilot as a young associate attorney, Leah. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Jack, Jules, Esther and Me Esther
2016AlonePenelope's Friend
2017 Wish Upon Gina
Bigfoot's Love SlaveThe GirlShort film
2018 Sierra Burgess Is a Loser Mackenzie
2019 Brittany Runs a Marathon Gretchen
TBA Our Man from Jersey Filming

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 As the World Turns Mackenzie Wong
2013It Could Be WorseEmilyEpisode: "I Forgive You!"
Smash Bombshell Fan #1Episode: "The Nominations"
Hey Girl Megan/Lori2 episodes
2014 Rising Star Contestant3 episodes
2015 Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll ColleenEpisode: "What You Like is in the Lime"
DeTourAnnikaTV movie
2015–2016 Faking It Keiko FlynnRecurring role (Seasons 2–3)
2015–2017 Switched at Birth SkyeRecurring role (7 episodes)
2016 Grandfathered ToryEpisode: "Budget Spa"
The Mindy Project ChloeEpisode: "Will They or Won't They"
Son of Zorn NancyEpisode: "Defender of Teen Love"
K.C. Undercover Jane KellerEpisode: "In Too Deep"
2017 2 Broke Girls AshleighEpisode: "And the Turtle Sense"
Gap Year MayMain role
Indoor BoysAlice2 episodes
2018 Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams MilenaEpisode: "Safe and Sound"
Splitting Up Together GraceEpisode: "Soups Jealous"
Take Two MonicaMain role
Swipe RightBritneyRecurring role, 6 episodes
2020 The Real Bros of Simi Valley ChelsieRecurring role, 8 episodes
2020–2021 Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist EmilyRecurring season 1, main season 2
2023 My Adventures with Superman Lois Lane Main voice role

Theatre

Theatre Credits
YearTitleRoleLocationNotes
2013Bare: The MusicalDianeNew World Stages
2013-14Heathers: The MusicalHeather DukeNew World Stages

Discography

YearTitleTypeAlbum
2014Heathers: The Musical [World Premiere Cast Recording]album
2015"Beat This"album trackTruly Outrageous: A Jem and the Holograms Tribute
2016"In Love With Drew"single
2016"Trouble"single
2023"In My Bed"single
2024"Wasted On You"single

Selected theatrical roles

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References

  1. Bill Zwecker (July 10, 2017). "North Shore native Alice Lee straddles Asian cultures in 'Wish Upon'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
  2. "Interview: Alice Lee 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist'". telltaletv.com. April 17, 2021. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
  3. Dar, Taimur (July 3, 2023). "INTERVIEW: The cast & crew of MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN cartoon discuss working on a rom-com with punching". Comics Beat.
  4. GELMAN, VLADA (March 13, 2024). "Suits: L.A. Casts Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Vet Alice Lee (Exclusive)". TV Line.