Alisha Morrison facts for kids
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Alisha Morrison
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| Born | April 23, 1986 |
| Alma mater | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–2011 |
| Known for | Harriet the Spy Mean Girls |
Alisha Morrison (born April 23, 1986) is a Canadian actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular movies like Harriet the Spy and Mean Girls.
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About Alisha Morrison
Alisha Morrison was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started acting when she was just seven years old. She has worked in plays, on TV shows, and in movies. One of her first roles was in a play called Show Boat in Toronto in 1993.
Her School Days
Alisha went to the Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in Toronto. She studied drama there and was very good at it! When she graduated, she even won a special award for drama. During her time at school, she acted in many plays. These included playing the lead in A Midsummer Night's Dream and a main role in Annie.
Starring in Mean Girls
In 2004, Alisha appeared in the funny movie Mean Girls. She first tried out for a different role, but she was cast as Lea Edwards. Alisha shared that she and Lindsay Lohan, another actress in the movie, became friends on set. This was because they were some of the youngest actors working on the film.
Other Appearances
In 2008, Alisha Morrison was a special guest at the Toronto International Film Festival. Her work in Mean Girls and the TV show Soul Food was highlighted there.
Movies and TV Shows
Alisha Morrison has acted in many films and television series. Here are some of her notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | First Degree | Annie Rodie | |
| 1996 | Harriet the Spy | Laura Peters | |
| L5: First City in Space | Chieko's Friend | ||
| 1999 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Isabel | Episode: "The Tale of the Virtual Pets" |
| 2000 | The Courage to Love | Simone | TV movie |
| Alley Cats Strike | Gina | TV movie | |
| Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story | Cookie Cole (ages 13-16) | TV movie | |
| 2000-2001 | Soul Food | Young Teri | 2 episodes |
| Corduroy | Lisa | Voice role; credited as Alesha Morrison | |
| 2004 | Mean Girls | Lea Edwards | |
| 2005 | Instant Star | Episode: "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" | |
| 2009 | Da Kink in My Hair | Lisa | Episode: "Honesty the Best Policy?" |
| 2011 | The Listener | Bride | Episode: "Jericho" |
