Carly Jibson (born 1984) is an American actress, singer and writer. She is best known for her role in the

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musical ''Hairspray'' as Tracy Turnblad. She also starred in the TV series ''

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'' and '' One Mississippi''.

Life and career

Jibson was raised in

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. She dropped out of Mona Shores High School in 2002, after which she moved to

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. She originated the role of Tracy Turnblad in the first national touring production of ''

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''. In 2003–06, she took on the same role in the

production of ''Hairspray''. In 2006, she appeared as Baby Manicotti in

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's ''Asphalt Beach''. In 2008, she originated the role of Pepper Walker in the musical ''

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'' on Broadway. She released her debut recording, ''Best of me'', in 2011. In 2017, Jibson was cast as Desiree in the

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original comedy series '' One Mississippi'' and on the TBS comedy series''

'' as Vivian. In 2023, she was cast as Cindy in

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's ''

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''.

Filmography

Theatre

Television

Discography

* ''Dreaming Wide Awake'' (2007) * ''Best of Me'' (2011) * ''Cry Baby'' (2015)

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jibson, Carly 1984 births Living people American television actresses American women singers 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses American musical theatre actresses American stage actresses