Meredith Aleigha Wells

Meredith Aleigha Wells is an actor, singer, dancer, and writer originally from Massachusetts. Most recently, Meredith made their Muny debut in Sister Act as Sister Mary Robert, garnering rave reviews and a BroadwayWorld Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical. In 2021, they made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to perform in a Broadway National Tour (Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical). Their work has garnered nominations from the Walder Foundation, 3Arts Chicago, and WeGo Health, as well as a Purple Skies Playwright Award for their debut playwriting and choreographic work, Dysfunctioning Just Fine, the musical.

A versatile multidisciplinary artist, Meredith has performed regionally in productions at The Kennedy Center, Seattle Rep, Rec Room Arts, Music Theatre Works, The Beck Center, Mercury Theatre Company, Blank Canvas Theatre, and Cleveland Public Theatre. They have also made appearances at St. Ann's Warehouse, Joe's Pub, New York Theatre Workshop, Spring to Dance St. Louis, OHIODance Festival, Boston Symphony Hall, Ailey Citigroup Theatre, CounterBalance, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Luminous Festival; China's first-ever disability-led arts festival in Beijing.

Meredith dedicates their work to the underdogs; the strong, resilient humans who are breaking down stereotypes and exceeding expectations every day.