Bio
Angelique Veronica Reda, an American actress, singer and dancer, was born and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. She began dancing at age three, singing at age five and at the age of seven appeared in her first musical production. A very determined youngster, Miss Reda performed in every venue that was available to her in the Kansas City Area whether it was musicals, corporate functions, or private events. By age 10 she had starred in her first film and recorded her first solo on a children’s album. This child star broke the boundaries for live performance when given the opportunity to perform in the U.S. pavilion at Expo ‘92 in Seville, Spain.
As a young adult, Angel was accepted to the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she continued to hone her craft. Thanks to her talent, positive attitude and hard work, Angel found much success, and appeared in several productions during her time at CCM. Perhaps most notable was her portrayal of “Queenie” in Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party, where critics noted her strong vocal range and deemed her performance “sexy and smart.” It was this performance (along with her portrayal of “Luciana” in The Boys from Syracuse) that garnered Reda the Friends of CCM Award for Best Performance in a Mainstage Production and the coveted Cincinnati Entertainment Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BFA from CCM, this triple-threat performer hit the ground running in New York City. She quickly landed a role in “The Stepford Wives” and booked an appearance on “Chappelle’s Show.” Her stay in New York was interrupted by an opportunity to tour with the hit musical Chicago which played every major city in the U.S. along with international dates in Japan and Canada. During this time Miss Reda had the privilege of playing four of the “Merry Murderesses,” “Go-To-Hell Kitty” and even covered “Matron Mama Morton.” After touring, Angel was cast in the Broadway production of Chicago covering the infamous “Roxie Hart.” In the interim of performing with the Broadway company she took on the role of “Ursula,” the Italian bombshell, in the first national tour of Sweet Charity. Upon returning to New York she then portrayed the voluptuous “Flora Latham” in No, No, Nanette at City Center’s Encores!
In early 2011, Angel originated the role of “Imperia,” the reigning Venus of Venice, in the world premiere of Dangerous Beauty. The historically based show debuted at the Pasadena Playhouse and was adapted from the 1998 film of the same title. Most recently Angel was asked to join film and Broadway star Hugh Jackman in his one man stage act. Premiering in May in San Francisco, and continuing on to Toronto this July, she and Merle Dandridge accompany Jackman in some of his favorite songs from the stage and screen. The Broadway divas then light up the stage in a powerhouse performance of “Take Me or Leave Me” from the hit musical Rent. Angel rounded out the year by performing in concert with composer/lyricist Scott Alan in Los Angeles.
2012 brought new opportunities for Miss Reda. She rang in the New Year performing with “Wes Quave Live” at the Caesar’s Palace New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas, sang the National Anthem at a number of Los Angeles Kings hockey games, and lent her voice to 4 animated characters in Disney Interactive’s Habit Heroes. Most recently, Angel was asked to join the cast of the famed Broadway musical Follies (nominated for 8 Tony Awards) for their LA run at the Ahmanson Theater.
Still, Angel Reda is best known for portraying “Elphaba” in the hit Broadway musical Wicked. As the cover in the Los Angeles and San Francisco companies, Angel stepped into this lead role numerous times. According to the media, she “took on the role effortlessly.”
Angel currently resides in Los Angeles where she continues to advance her career performing on camera, stage, and in the recording studio.