Ashanti originated the role of Maggie in 2000 at the DUPLEX Cabaret Theatre and is proud to be reprising it for a second time. She is a Queens native with a B.A. in theatre from Fordham University Lincoln Center. Credits: BROADWAY: Saturday Night Fever (Understudy) booth singer. OFF-BROADWAY: The Mikado ensemble. REGIONAL: Little Shop of Horrors “Chiffon/Crystal”, Beehive “Tina Turner”, “Diana Ross”, “Aretha Franklyn”, Hair tribe member, Guys & Dolls “Sarah Brown”. TOURS: The Lion King of Mali “The Lion Spirit”, A Christmas Carol Caroling Troup caroler. She has also been seen on “Family Matters”, “Showtime at the Apollo”, and the Season I Episode I of “American Idol” (final 45). Much thanks to Pam, David and Mindy for this opportunity. Hugs & kisses to Mom, BJ and Chris. His eye’s on the sparrow!!!