Kate Todd (born December 12, 1987) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her roles as Lily Randall in ''

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'' and Sally in ''

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''. She is also known for her continuing role as Erica in the

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and series ''

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'' and had a recurring role in the Canadian drama series ''

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'' as Katee.

Early life

Todd grew up in Innisfil, Ontario, where she attended Nantyr Shores Secondary School, graduating with honors and earning the distinction of receiving a designate Ontario Scholar award. Throughout her youth she was known as Katie, but changed to Kate when she started acting.

Career

Todd got her acting start at age fourteen when she landed the lead role of Lily Randall on the popular television series ''Radio Free Roscoe''. The show ran for two seasons, received the ‘Best Teen Show’ award and the ‘Parent’s Choice’ award at the New York Worlds Festival in 2003 and a Gemini award in 2005, and continues to be aired in Canada, the United States, and many countries throughout the world. In 2006, Todd performed in the feature film '' The Tracey Fragments''. She also played the lead role of Lauren Findley in the movie '' Grizzly Rage''. She also made appearances on the TV shows ''

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'' and in ''Life with Derek'', in which she had a recurring role as Sally. Todd has since appeared in a Lifetime Movie of the Week, ''More Sex and the Single Mom'', and the CBC movie '' Booky Makes Her Mark''. She also had a main role as Erica, a teenage vampire, in the series ''

''.

Music career

Todd released her debut album '' Finding My Way'' in April 2012. She won Best New Album at the 2012 Radio Nation Music Awards. In 2014 she released a Christmas album ''Country Christmas''. Todd released her sophomore album '' Anywhere With You'' in April 2015. On February 26, 2016 Todd released the single ''Should've Told'' feat. Kyle Shedrick.

Activism

Todd has been involved with the KidsFest Canada charity, a non-government funded program designed to help fight

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. In 2011, Todd appeared at the Party for Freedom at

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, Canada which launched the Alliance Against Modern Slavery, a

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seeking to combat

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through partnerships, education, and research. At this event, Todd was joined by Glendene Grant, human trafficking victim Jessie Foster's mother;

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, co-founder and president of

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; Roger Cram of

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; Janelle Belgrave of Samba Elégua Drummers and Peace Concept;

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, a survivor of human trafficking; and Jeff Gunn, a guitarist.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Singles

As main artist

As featuring artist

Promotional singles

Music videos

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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