Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman is an award-winning actress, producer, host, and humanitarian, known for her roles in the ‘High School Musical’ franchise and her advocacy work as a UN Youth Champion. After gaining widespread recognition for her portrayal of Taylor McKessie in Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ (2006), Monique Coleman went on to reprise her role in the highly successful sequels ‘High School Musical 2’ (2007) and ‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’ (2008). Prior to her breakthrough with the franchise, Coleman honed her craft through early roles including a lead in the independent film ‘Mother of the River’ (1995) and an appearance as Young Donna in ‘The Ditchdigger’s Daughter’ (1997), which earned her a Young Artists Award nomination. She further developed her theatrical skills, writing, directing, producing, and starring in her one-person play, ‘Voices from Within,’ before earning a BFA in Acting from DePaul University in 2002.

Most recently, she delighted fans by appearing as herself in ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ (2023), demonstrating her enduring connection to the beloved franchise. An accomplished actress, producer, host, and humanitarian, Coleman continues to leverage her platform to entertain and inspire audiences worldwide.