Liz Callaway
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Liz Callaway (born April 13, 1961) is an American actress and cabaret singer.
Born in Chicago, she is the sister of Ann Hampton Callaway, with whom she sang the theme song for the Fran Drescher comedy series The Nanny and has performed in a number of stage acts. Among her stage credits are Baby (for which she earned a Tony Award nomination), Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Evita, Cats, and Miss Saigon.
Callaway has also provided the singing voices for a number of animated characters, including Kiara in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Princess Jasmine in The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Odette in The Swan Princess, and Anya/Anastasia in Anastasia.
Callaway has performed various cabaret acts at Joe's Pub, Rainbow & Stars, the Russian Tea Room, and Lincoln Center in New York City and the Donmar Warehouse in London, among other venues.
Callaway's solo recordings include Anywhere I Wander, The Story Goes On, and The Beat Goes On. She and her sister Ann Hampton Callaway have a recording of their joint show "Sibling Revelry" as well.
