Kelli Barrett

Kelli Barrett originated the role of Bertie White in the world premiere of Beaches at Theatre Calgary in 2024. She’s held principal roles in six different Broadway shows including the Tony-winning revival of Parade (Mrs. Phagan), Wicked (Nessarose), Dr. Zhivago (Lara Guishar), The Royal Family (Gwen Cavendish), Gettin’ the Band Back Together (Dani Franco) and Baby It’s You (Mary-Jane Greenberg). She’s starred in over 30 major television shows and feature films including recurring roles on Netflix’s “The Punisher” (Maria Castle), FX’s Emmy/Golden Globe-winning series “Fosse/Verdon” (Liza Minnelli), CW’s “Dynasty” (Nadia), Paramount’s “Younger” (Kamila), the musical version of Emma (Emma), and NBC’s “Chicago Fire” (Reneé Whaley). Off-Broadway she originated the leading role of Sherrie in Rock of Ages and played Frankie Frayne in the Encores! production of On Your Toes. Regional theater favorites include Michael Arden’s production of My Fair Lady as Eliza Doolittle (Bay Street Theater) and Beverly Bass/Annette in Come From Away (The Cape Playhouse). She’s also a published author, director, teacher, Master Certified Life Coach, and Partner/Creative Director for Full Circle Artists. When she’s not traveling the globe with her husband (Tony Nominee Jarrod Spector) performing their award-winning cabarets, building shows for Full Circle, or working with clients, you can find her at a poker table.