Rachel Potter

Rachel Lindsey Potter was born on August 21, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Seminole, Florida. Early in her career, Rachel worked at Walt Disney World, where she played characters such as Ariel in ‘Voyage of the Little Mermaid,’ Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage,’ and Nemo in ‘Finding Nemo: The Musical.’ She also pursued higher education, earning a bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising from the University of Central Florida in 2008. After college, she moved to New York and began singing in a wedding band, laying the groundwork for her diverse career in music and theater.

Potter’s Broadway accomplishments include her role as Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” musical and as Peron’s mistress in the 2012 revival of “Evita,” where she performed alongside notable actors such as Ricky Martin. She also gained national recognition as a contestant on “The X Factor” season 3 in 2013, where she advanced to the final 40 in the ‘Over 25’ category and later the live shows, mentored by Kelly Rowland. Her journey on the show, which included performances of songs like “Somebody to Love” and “I Hope You Dance,” showcased her vocal abilities to a broader audience.

As a recording artist, Rachel Potter released her debut album, “Come Back Home,” in 2002 with Narrow Door Records. She later released several EPs and albums, including “Live the Dream” in 2012, which was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, and “Not So Black and White” in 2015, supported by a Pledge Music crowdfunding initiative. Her collaborations extend to renowned vocal groups like VoicePlay, with whom she has released several singles and medleys. In 2024, Rachel sang the theme song “Journey to Fantasy Springs” for the opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, an indication of her ongoing work in the entertainment industry.