Toni White

A classically trained singer, actor, dancer and teaching artist, with over 25 years of professional performance experience. From originating the role of Tennah in Amazing Grace on Broadway, to embarking on six national and international broadway tours, as well as regional theater throughout the country. A Los Angeles native, Toni is a seasoned TV actor appearing in her first guest-star role at 6, opposite Neil Patrick Harris in Doogie Howser MD. Her childhood resume also includes Cheers, Lamb Chop, Based on An Untrue Story and Disney Channel original series Omba Makomba. Most recently her small screen credits include: Theresa on the long running NBC drama Chicago Fire., Chicago P.D., The Chi, and The 4400. She’s flexed her sketch comedy skills not once, but twice on The Conan O’brien Show. Memorable theater productions include: Aida, Guys & Dolls, Dreamgirls, Peter Pan, Allegro, Curtains, Soul Doctor, Freedom Riders & 9 to 5! Notable commercial work includes: UPS, Johnson & Johnson and PBS.

Toni is graduate of The Los Angeles County High School for the Arts with a major in dance, and minor in Musical Theater and Opera. An accomplished dancer, Toni trained at The Joffrey Ballet School. She then furthered her theatrical studies in New York at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy before going on her first national tour at the age of 20. Her training and time in New York, (15 years!) afforded her the opportunities to train with some of Broadways best, like vocal coach Justin Stoney, founder of New York Vocal Coaching and Liam Forde. She has been choreographed by members of Alvin Ailey, Cedar Lake Ballet and Broadways Chris Gatelli and Raja Feather Kelly. On stage, she was most recently seen at The Wallis Theater for Performing Arts in The ASCAP Foundation Musical Workshop performing new works for Stephen Schwartz(Wicked, Godspell) & Cinco Paul(Schmigadoon). As a teaching artist Toni has taught classes and workshops at schools, performance academy’s and studios focused in all areas of performing. Specializing in young adults, she’s directed and choreographed youth productions of Willy Wonka, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Newsies, and Seussical. She is also a singer/songwriter and guitarist in the folk duo Little Bull Fighter. Proud member of SAG-AFTRA and ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION.

In addition to her performance career, Toni is a multi-medaled competitive figure skater with 13 years of competitive experience and proficiency in both coaching and choreographing. With a passion for wellness and healthy living; Toni is also a certified Pilates and Indoor cycling instructor.