Denise Lee

Denise Lee

Denise Lee is an accomplished American actress and singer with a career spanning over three decades across various entertainment genres. While she shares a name with several other prominent individuals (including the well-known actress Denise Richards, and a New Zealand politician Denise Lee), this biography focuses on the actress and vocalist.Based in Dallas, Texas, Denise Lee is an award-winning artist who has garnered significant recognition for her stage work. She has performed in nearly every theater in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, taking on iconic roles such as Billie Holiday, Othello, and Ethel Waters. Her theatrical accolades include being a four-time recipient of the Dallas Voice's "Best Vocalist" in the Reader's Voice Awards and a three-time Leon Rabin Award winner. She also holds the distinction of being the first recipient of the Sammons Center for the Arts Cabaret Artist of the Year. Beyond her performances, Lee is actively involved in the performing arts community; she is the founder and Executive Producer of the DLO Cabaret Series, which is now in its seventh season, and also established the Dallas Cabaret Festival. She serves on the Board of Directors at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and has contributed as a member and Board Chair of the Dallas Street Choir, in addition to being the Social Justice Strategist for the Dallas Children's Theater.Lee also has an extensive film and television resume. Her film credits include "Mad Money" (2008), "Exit Speed" (2008) as Louella Burton, "The Last Exorcism" (2010) as Nurse, "The Lawn Boy" (2011) as Mama, "Cowgirls n' Angels" (2012) as Alice, and she is slated to appear in "The Other" (2025) as Evelyn. Her television appearances include an episode of "Friday Night Lights" (2008) as Chandra Hall and "Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire." Her long and varied career demonstrates her versatility and commitment to acting and music. She is also a proud mother of two artists, Traci Elaine Lee and Janelle Nicole Gray.

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