Post by Valerie on Mar 20, 2006 20:49:08 GMT -5
From nbc.com/passions
Accomplished vocalist and former Miss New York, Brandi Burkhardt has been cast in the contract role of Siren, a blonde, ethereal beauty whose first encounter with Miguel (Adrian Bellani) takes his breath away. Her first airdate will be April 21st.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Brandi was born to sing, and focused on her musical gift while attending the University of Maryland School of Music and the Tisch School for the Arts at New York University.
After winning the Talent Award in the 2000 Miss America Pageant, Brandi appeared in numerous regional theatre productions as the female lead in such classic American Musical Theatre productions as “Oklahoma!,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “The Sound of Music.” She recently performed in the First National Tour of Frank Wildhorn’s “Jekyll & Hyde-In Concert,” and “The Music of Frank Wildhorn.” Brandi will be featured in the original cast recording of “Jekyll & Hyde-Resurrection” scheduled for release in April. Her television credits include NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Streets” and Lifetime TV’s “Earth Angels.”
Born on June 25th, Brandi enjoys traveling, great food, playing the piano and guitar, and songwriting. She spends her time between Los Angeles and New York City. “Passions” is her first series role.
