Erika Henningsen

Erika Henningsen is an American actress and singer, born on August 13, 1992, in Moraga, California. She gained recognition for her work on Broadway, particularly for originating the role of Cady Heron in the Tony-nominated musical Mean Girls in 2018. Henningsen received an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for her performance. Her passion for theatre began at a young age, and she started her career in local productions. Henningsen's breakthrough came at the age of 14 when she was cast in a production of Grey Gardens, solidifying her desire to pursue a career in musical theatre. She graduated from Campolindo High School in 2010.