Motown's Allison Semmes on Belting Whitney Houston, Lacking Diva Vibes & Making Friends with the World

Age: "I'm legal!"

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Current Role: Semmes takes on the role of Motown's Supreme diva Diana Ross and shows her sensational rise and romance with music legend Berry Gordy (Chester Gregory).

Stage Cred: Motown's a leading lady played Diana Ross (and before that Florence Ballard) on the show's successful national tour. She made her Great White Way debut in The Book of Mormon. Her other stage credits include The Color Purple tour (as Squeak) and regional productions of Dreamgirls, Bubbling Brown Sugar, The Wiz, Candide and Violet.