Born and raised in New York, Malika Samuel has been performing since a very young age. Her television appearances have included guest spots on Person of Interest, The Big C, Stella, Rock of Ages, One Life to Live, and Law and Order:SVU and numerous regional and national commercials. She was a co-host on Nickelodeon's wild and crazy show "Nick Studio 10." Among her numerous theater credits, she has performed on Broadway in The Music Man as Amaryllis at the Neil Simon Theatre and in benefit performances on stages such as The Winter Garden Theatre and Carnegie Hall. She is also featured in the film 'Kilimanjaro' directed by Walter Strafford which had its world premiere in Narrative Spotlight category at the 2013 SXSW Film Festival and in the Justin Reinsilber directed thriller Central Park. Her vocals are featured on the following soundtracks: One Life to Live's 'Prom Night: The Musical', One Life To Live's 'Starr X'd Lovers: The Musical,' and Star Stage Records' 'The Lion King Accompaniment CD.' She graduated in three years from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Drama. Show less «