Karla Cheatham-Mosley
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Karla Cheatham Mosley is an American
actress. She stars on the emmy-nominated children's show Hi-5
; she has starred in numerous plays and also had minor roles in several other TV shows and films. She regularly appeared as Christina Moore Boudreau in the soap opera Guiding Light
.
's Tisch School of the Arts
, with honors, and went on to study in France
at the Roy Hart Vocal Institute.
At a young age, Mosley performed in Sugar Beats, a children's rock group, where she sang such hits as "Rockin' Robin
".
counterpart of the Australia
n children's TV show Hi-5
, where she became the youngest member of the group. Her segment is called "Body Move", where she leads viewers in stretching, exercising, and silly dances. She is usually the transitional member of the group, performing her skits in between other cast members' acts. She also provides the voice of Chatterbox on the show. She is the American counterpart of Lauren Brant, formerly Charli Delaney
.
In 2006, Mosley left the cast of Hi-5
in order to pursue other interests.
on the now defunct soap opera Guiding Light
. Christina is a pre-med student who married Remy Boudreau
(played by Lawrence Saint-Victor
).
Show Business Insider Tour), sometimes as singer, sometimes actor.
In 2007, Mosley starred in the musical production of Dreamgirls at the TUTS Theater in Houston, TX.
Mosley appeared in the children's off-Broadway production, Max and Ruby in 2007-2008.
Additionally, she had a part in the Coen Brothers
film, Burn After Reading
, which opened in September 2008.
Mosley will also be seen in the indy film, Red Hook.
In 2008, Mosley starred with Lenelle Moise in "Expatriate", a gritty off-Broadway show at the Culture Project. Her performance earned rave reviews from the New York Times, Time Out New York and Variety, which wrote: "Mosley's voice is a serious discovery, with remarkable phrasing and range. In a torchy number called 'The Makings,' about how Alphine's life has given her the makings of a jazz legend, her pure high notes descend to earthy growls in a flash, and you've got to believe her when she sings, 'Anything I wails/hits ears like honey.'" In 2008 she also nabbed parts in Law & Order and Gossip Girl and appeared in Museum Pieces at the West End Theater in New York City.
After Hurricane Katrina, Mosley organized a benefit concert by Hi-5 to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. She co-produced and performed in Broadway for Obama, a benefit concert during the 2008 presidential campaign. She also performed in Broadway for a New America's concert for marriage equality and in Western Queens for Marriage Equality's rally for equality.
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actress. She stars on the emmy-nominated children's show Hi-5
Hi-5 (American kids' band)
Hi-5 was a children's musical group and television program that started in 2003 It was based on the original Australian TV show. The show was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and won other awards in its short lifespan.- History :...
; she has starred in numerous plays and also had minor roles in several other TV shows and films. She regularly appeared as Christina Moore Boudreau in the soap opera Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
.
Early years
Karla Cheatham Mosley was born and raised in Westchester, New York. She graduated from New York UniversityNew York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
's Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts
Tisch School of the Arts is one of the 15 schools that make up New York University ....
, with honors, and went on to study in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
at the Roy Hart Vocal Institute.
At a young age, Mosley performed in Sugar Beats, a children's rock group, where she sang such hits as "Rockin' Robin
Rockin' Robin (song)
This article is about the song. For the wrestler, see Rockin' Robin ."Rockin' Robin" is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas and recorded by Bobby Day in 1958. It was Day's only hit single, becoming a number-two hit on the Billboard Hot 100...
".
Hi-5
In 2003, while still in college, Mosley joined the AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
counterpart of the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n children's TV show Hi-5
Hi-5 (American kids' band)
Hi-5 was a children's musical group and television program that started in 2003 It was based on the original Australian TV show. The show was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and won other awards in its short lifespan.- History :...
, where she became the youngest member of the group. Her segment is called "Body Move", where she leads viewers in stretching, exercising, and silly dances. She is usually the transitional member of the group, performing her skits in between other cast members' acts. She also provides the voice of Chatterbox on the show. She is the American counterpart of Lauren Brant, formerly Charli Delaney
Charli Delaney
Sharlene Marie Zeta Robinson, known professionally as Charli Robinson and previously as Charli Delaney is an Australian singer, actress, radio presenter and children's performer....
.
In 2006, Mosley left the cast of Hi-5
Hi-5 (American kids' band)
Hi-5 was a children's musical group and television program that started in 2003 It was based on the original Australian TV show. The show was nominated for an Emmy Award three times and won other awards in its short lifespan.- History :...
in order to pursue other interests.
Guiding Light
Mosley played the role of Christina Moore Boudreauon the now defunct soap opera Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running drama in television and radio history, running from 1937 until 2009...
. Christina is a pre-med student who married Remy Boudreau
Remy Boudreau
Remy Tucson Boudreau is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama Guiding Light. From April 7, 2006 to September 18, 2009, he has been portrayed by Lawrence Saint Victor, but was previously portrayed by Corey Parker Robinson from August 28, 2001 to April 4, 2002 and Gavin Alexander Houston from...
(played by Lawrence Saint-Victor
Lawrence Saint-Victor
Lawrence Saint-Victor is an American actor, who was on the cast of the soap opera Guiding Light, playing Remy Boudreau from April 2006 until the soap's ending in September 2009.-Roles:*Ugly Betty - One Episode...
).
Other Roles
Mosley also appears in many local New York City venues (including for a time as the featured performer for the Gray LineGray Line Worldwide
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Show Business Insider Tour), sometimes as singer, sometimes actor.
In 2007, Mosley starred in the musical production of Dreamgirls at the TUTS Theater in Houston, TX.
Mosley appeared in the children's off-Broadway production, Max and Ruby in 2007-2008.
Additionally, she had a part in the Coen Brothers
Coen Brothers
Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen known together professionally as the Coen brothers, are American filmmakers...
film, Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading
Burn After Reading is a 2008 black comedy film written, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars George Clooney, John Malkovich, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and Brad Pitt. It was released in the United States on September 12, 2008, and it was released on October 17, 2008...
, which opened in September 2008.
Mosley will also be seen in the indy film, Red Hook.
In 2008, Mosley starred with Lenelle Moise in "Expatriate", a gritty off-Broadway show at the Culture Project. Her performance earned rave reviews from the New York Times, Time Out New York and Variety, which wrote: "Mosley's voice is a serious discovery, with remarkable phrasing and range. In a torchy number called 'The Makings,' about how Alphine's life has given her the makings of a jazz legend, her pure high notes descend to earthy growls in a flash, and you've got to believe her when she sings, 'Anything I wails/hits ears like honey.'" In 2008 she also nabbed parts in Law & Order and Gossip Girl and appeared in Museum Pieces at the West End Theater in New York City.
Activism
Karla Mosley sits on the board of Covenant House, the largest privately-funded agency in the Americas providing shelter and other services to homeless, runaway and throwaway youth. She is a celebrity ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association and is active in other charities.After Hurricane Katrina, Mosley organized a benefit concert by Hi-5 to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina. She co-produced and performed in Broadway for Obama, a benefit concert during the 2008 presidential campaign. She also performed in Broadway for a New America's concert for marriage equality and in Western Queens for Marriage Equality's rally for equality.