Lexi Underwood is a teen public figure, actor, singer, and philanthropist best known for her role as Pearl Warren in the TV series "Little Fires Everywhere," and for her television work on Amazon, Disney, Nickelodeon, and CBS shows. She also gained recognition on stage in Disney's "The Lion King" as Young Nala and her professional theatrical debut in November 2013 in the production of "Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol."

Underwood made her television debut on the CBS series "Person of Interest" in the role of Queen Bee. Underwood went on to appear in "Code Black" as Emily Campbell, Dr. Campbell's daughter; "In Henry Danger" as Narlee; "In walk the Prank" as Nice Nancy; in "Raven's Home" as Shannon Reynolds; and in "Will Vs. The Future" as Athena, a time-traveling warrior rebel from the future. Her performance in the series "Little Fires Everywhere" was highly praised by the New York Times, and subsequently, she received the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a TV Movie or Limited Series in 2020.

In addition to her work in television, Underwood has appeared in films such as "Forgotten Happiness," "Dance-Off," "Half-Caste" and "Sneakerella." She also lent her voice to the animated Halloween special "David S. Pumpkins' Halloween Special."

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