Alice Lee (actress) explained

Alice Lee
Birth Date:12 April 1989
Birth Place:Glenview, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation:Actress, singer
Yearsactive:2009–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 and for the role of Emily Kang on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.

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 . However, Lee left the Broadway production to compete in the reality television singing competition Rising Star. 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 voices Lois Lane in the animated series My Adventures with Superman.[3] Lee will appear in the NBC series Suits: L.A. as a young associate attorney, Leah.[4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Jack, Jules, Esther and MeEsther
2016AlonePenelope's Friend
2017Wish UponGina
Bigfoot's Love SlaveThe GirlShort film
2018Sierra Burgess Is a LoserMackenzie
2019Brittany Runs a MarathonGretchen
2024The UnionAthena Kim
2024All That We LoveMaggie

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009As the World TurnsMackenzie Wong
2013It Could Be WorseEmilyEpisode: "I Forgive You!"
SmashBombshell Fan #1 Episode: "The Nominations"
Hey GirlMegan/Lori2 episodes
2014 Rising StarContestant3 episodes
2015Sex & Drugs & Rock & RollColleen Episode: "What You Like is in the Lime"
DeTourAnnika TV movie
2015–2016Faking ItKeiko Flynn Recurring role (Seasons 2–3)
2015–2017Switched at BirthSkye Recurring role (7 episodes)
2016GrandfatheredTory Episode: "Budget Spa"
The Mindy ProjectChloeEpisode: "Will They or Won't They"
Son of ZornNancy Episode: "Defender of Teen Love"
K.C. UndercoverJane Keller Episode: "In Too Deep"
20172 Broke GirlsAshleigh Episode: "And the Turtle Sense"
Gap YearMay Main role
Indoor BoysAlice2 episodes
2018Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsMilena Episode: "Safe and Sound"
Splitting Up TogetherGrace Episode: "Soups Jealous"
Take TwoMonica Main role
Swipe RightBritneyRecurring role, 6 episodes
2020The Real Bros of Simi ValleyChelsieRecurring role, 8 episodes
2020–2021Zoey's Extraordinary PlaylistEmilyRecurring season 1, main season 2
2023–presentMy Adventures with SupermanLois LaneMain voice role

Theatre

Theatre Credits!Year!Title !Role !Location!Notes
2013Bare: The MusicalDianeNew World Stages
2013-14Heathers: The MusicalHeather DukeNew World Stages

Discography

!Year!Title!Type!Album
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

Notes and References

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