Raquel Jennings is an actress and singer originally from Philadelphia, PA and now living in Baltimore, MD. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in Music from Morgan State University. While at Morgan, Raquel sang as a soloist and in chorus in multiple countries. She has performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra under Marin Alsop and as a soloist with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra under Julien Benichou. Raquel has been in operas such as Porgy and Bess at Morgan State University and Aida with the Annapolis Opera company as well as a host of other opera concerts. In addition, she has had the pleasure to perform in New York’s Carnegie Hall on several occasions with both MSU choir and The Carter Legacy Singers.
In 2014, Raquel made her musical theatre debut in Jesus Christ Superstar with ArtsCentric and fell in love! She went on to appear as Nettie in The Color Purple and has since done numerous shows with ArtsCentric. She has been blessed to work at other regional theatres including Baltimore Center Stage, Signature Theatre, Arena Stage, and upcoming at The Kennedy Center. Earlier this year, she originated the role of Jacqui Minton in the World Premiere of Grace the musical at Ford’s Theatre. You may have seen her recently in The Color Purple at Signature Theatre.
Some of her favorite musical theater credits are Ragtime (Sarah), Dreamgirls (Lorrell), and The Last 5 Years (Cathy) and Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon). Raquel will be returning to Ford’s Theatre in Spring 2023 in another new musical, Shout Sister Shout!