Biography
Heather Headley began singing in public when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. The West Indian beauty, who nabbed the coveted leads in two of Broadway's most eagerly anticipated musicals--"The Lion King" and "Aida"--before she was 24 years old actually had no formal voice training until college.
Born in Trinidad to church pastors, Headley made her singing debut during a children's talent show on the radio when she was a …
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Career Milestones
| While in college, made appearances in local Chicago productions | ||
1976 | Made radio debut singing in children's talent show in Trinidad; won second place (date approximate) | |
1990 | Family moved from Trinidad to Fort Wayne, Indiana | |
1996 | Joined the workshop cast of "Ragtime" in Toronto; understudied Audra McDonald in the role of Sarah, a noble washerwoman who is killed seeking justice for her lover | |
1997 | Played the role of lioness Nala, Simba's sweetheart, in Disney's Broadway musical "The Lion King"; score by Elton John and Tim Rice | |
1998 | Cast in the title role of Disney's Broadway musical "Aida", then called "Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida"; score by Elton John and Tim Rice; played Nubian princess in love with Egyptian captor; remained with show through troubled pre-Broadway tour | |
1999 | Starred in Encores! production of "Do Re Mi" with Nathan Lane, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Randy Graff | |
2000 | Received rave reviews and a Tony Award when "Aida" opened on Broadway | |
Awards
2000 | Tony Award for Actress (Musical) |
2009 | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album |