Anneliese van der Pol
Dutch-American singer and actress, 'That's So Raven'
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Born in 1984, a Dutch-American entertainer gained recognition through her role as Chelsea Daniels in the Disney Channel series 'That's So Raven'. Following this, a successful stage career included appearances in various musical productions, showcasing vocal talents. The performance in the Broadway production of 'Avenue Q' highlighted versatility as both an actress and a singer.
Played Chelsea Daniels in 'That's So Raven'
Starred in Broadway's 'Avenue Q'
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