Lexi Underwood

Lexi Underwood’s professional theatrical career began in November 2013, making her debut in Ford’s Theatre’s production of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ as Want/Urchin Girl. She continued her stage work in 2014, performing in ‘Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol’ for the Actors Fund of America’s benefit concert. Underwood then joined Disney Theatrical Productions’ ‘The Lion King’ as Young Nala, touring with the North-American Company from January to August 2015, before subsequently covering the role on Broadway. Transitioning to television, Underwood debuted on the CBS series ‘Person of Interest’ in October 2014, playing Queen Bee.

Her television presence expanded with roles including Emily Campbell in ‘Code Black’ (2016), Narlee in ‘Henry Danger’ (2017), and Nice Nancy in ‘Walk the Prank’ (2017-2018). Underwood also appeared as Shannon Reynolds in ‘Raven’s Home’ (2017). Demonstrating her versatility, she ventured into voice acting as Paige in ‘The David S. Pumpkins’ Animated Halloween Special’ (2017) and held a significant main role as Athena, a time-traveling warrior rebel, in the Amazon Video pilot ‘Will Vs The Future’ (2017).

Following this, she took on the role of Keely Mendoza-Smith, Emily Prentiss’s stepdaughter, in ‘Criminal Minds’ (2020). In film, she portrayed Kira King in ‘Sneakerella’ (2022). In 2022, Underwood further expanded her television portfolio by portraying Malia Obama in five episodes of Showtime’s ‘The First Lady.’ Most recently, she held a main role as Isabella LaRue in ‘Cruel Summer’ (2023), receiving continued recognition for her work in television dramas. Lexi Underwood’s trajectory highlights a consistent accumulation of diverse acting experiences, from prominent Broadway roles to critically acclaimed television series and film, solidifying her as a compelling and notable presence in the entertainment industry.