J. Karen Thomas

J. Karen Thomas (1965 – March 26, 2015) was an American actress, singer, and voice artist. She is best known for her role as Audrey Carlisle on the dramatic television series, Nashville. Thomas had a prolific television career with recurring roles and guest appearances on shows such as Drop Dead Diva, The Ellen Show, and Criminal Minds. In addition to her television work, she appeared in films like The Identical (2014), Captive (2015), and Boulevard (2014) alongside Robin Williams. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Thomas graduated from Memphis State University. She was also an accomplished radio DJ and a respected member of the Nashville theater community, winning the Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2013. Thomas released two albums during her career.