Courtney Reed

Courtney Reed is an American actress, best known for originating the role of Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway.

Reed was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, though she chooses not to disclose birth date or heritage to remain a more versatile actress. She began performing at age 6, playing a mouse in Children's Theatre of Elgin's production of Cinderella. She was later cast as the title role in a community production of Annie, the role that lead her to realizing her dream of going professional. She studied at Chicago College for Performing Arts at Roosevelt University as a Musical Theatre Major, also participating in their theatre conservatory. She considered moving to LA, believing Broadway success could only start with television fame. However, she was very quickly cast in roles on the stage.

Reed is also the creator of the company Gagged Chokers. The company features a collection of chokers themed by seasons and holidays, among others.

Reed performed on Broadway as an understudy for Lisa and Ali in the musical Mamma Mia! She was also on Broadway in In The Heights, performing as the understudy/ replacement for the roles of Vanessa, Nina, and Carla.

In 2011, she began performing in the original cast in the musical Aladdin as Princess Jasmine at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. In 2012, the musical put on several regional and international productions, and was given a Toronto tryout the following year. Reed stayed in the role of Princess Jasmine when Aladdin opened on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre on March 20, 2014.

Other roles include the role of Candy 1 in the 2007 film Crime Fiction and Ryder in the 2014 movie A New York Love Story.