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MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 7925MOSTMAGAZINEBurkhardtBRANDI BURKHARDT SHINES IN A24%u2019S FRIENDSHIP AND RETURNS TO HER MUSICAL ROOTSFrom stage to screen to studio, Brandi Burkhardt proves she%u2019s not just a triple threat%u2014she%u2019s a force of nature.Brandi Burkhardt is no stranger to the spotlight. Whether commanding Broadway%u2019s biggest stages, holding her own opposite Hollywood heavyweights, or serenading symphony halls around the world, Brandi has spent her career mastering the art of transformation. Now, in 2025, she finds herself on the precipice of an exciting new chapter%u2014redefining herself once more, not just as an actress or singer, but as a voice uniquely her own.This May, Brandi returns to the silver screen in the highly anticipated A24 film Friendship, alongside Paul Rudd and Kate Mara. In a fresh and witty take on workplace dynamics, Brandi plays %u2018Rebecca Springs,%u2019 a confident and sharptongued boss at a local news station%u2014a role that gave her the opportunity to channel the vibrant chaos of Anchorman. %u201cWorking with Paul was an absolute dream,%u201d she says with a smile. %u201cBeing on a news set with him felt like stepping into that world%u2014but with a whole new kind of heart and humor.%u201dBest known to TV fans as the bubbly and lovable %u2018Crickett%u2019 on Hart of Dixie, Brandi has made a name for herself in every corner of the industry. From Broadway to primetime, she%u2019s portrayed everything from mermaids on NBC%u2019s Passions to British ing%u00e9nues in A Tale of Two Cities, bringing elegance, strength, and vulnerability to each role she inhabits.Yet, this spring isn%u2019t just about a film debut%u2014it%u2019s also the dawn of a new musical era for Brandi. After years of lending her voice to major stage productions and celebrated studio recordings, she is set to release her debut solo pop album, a deeply personal project that marks her official return to the music world%u2014on her own terms.%u201cI%u2019ve always loved interpreting great songs written by others,%u201d she reflects. %u201cBut now, I feel this deep urge to come out from behind the roles people place me in and back to my own voice as a songwriter and an artist.%u201dHer latest single, Kiss Him Outta My Head, offers just a taste of what%u2019s to come%u2014an anthem packed with Brandi%u2019s signature charisma, vocal power, and relatable storytelling. It%u2019s pop with a purpose, crafted by an artist who%u2019s lived a dozen lives on stage and is now ready to tell her own story.Brandi%u2019s artistic journey has taken her to extraordinary places: Broadway in Mamma Mia! and Camelot, PBS specials, roles in Mad Men, NCIS, and Law & Order: SVU, concerts across Europe, and performances before U.S. Presidents. And now, with Friendship hitting theaters on May 23 and her album following closely behind, she stands as a creative force at full throttle.Despite her many accolades, Brandi remains grounded and refreshingly candid. %u201cIt%u2019s rare and beautiful to work with people who bring out your best. I feel that with this film, with this music, and with this moment in my life,%u201d she shares.As she reclaims her voice both on and off the mic, Brandi Burkhardt is reminding audiences everywhere that reinvention isn%u2019t just possible%u2014it%u2019s powerful. And she%u2019s doing it with heart, humor, and an unmistakable note of grace.www.BrandiBurkhardt.com Brandi