Whitney Leavitt

Whitney Leavitt is an actress, dancer, and entertainer recognized for her transition from social media personality to Broadway performer. Leavitt began her career as a competitive dancer before gaining prominence on TikTok, where she shared content about family life, motherhood, and Mormon culture as part of the #MomTok community. She studied dance at Brigham Young University, which contributed to her performance and choreography skills. Leavitt built a substantial digital following, amassing more than 4 million followers across platforms through dance videos, family-focused comedy, and lifestyle content.

Leavitt appeared as a main cast member on the Hulu reality television series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," where her portrayal of a villainous persona established her as a breakout star. The show's success expanded her opportunities beyond reality TV. During the show's second reunion special, it was revealed that Leavitt had been cast in the thirty-fourth season of the ABC reality competition series "Dancing with the Stars," where she was paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas. Despite receiving the highest cumulative points in the season at the time, Leavitt and Ballas were eliminated during the semifinals, finishing in sixth place. Following their elimination, Leavitt and Ballas discussed their experience on "Dancing with the Stars" with Alex Cooper on her podcast "Call Her Daddy," and performed their jazz-based freestyle routine to Frank Sinatra's "My Way."

Shortly after her elimination, Leavitt announced her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical "Chicago" at the Ambassador Theatre during a six-week run, which was later extended by two weeks. Broadway's "Chicago," with Leavitt starring as Roxie Hart, set a box office record, with the musical revival grossing $1,457,931—the highest gross in the show's history. Since Leavitt's arrival, "Chicago" earned $8,049,526, making her initial six-week tenure the highest-grossing six-week span in the revival's history at the Ambassador Theatre. The 9,422 people who saw "Chicago" in a single week paid an average of $153 per ticket, compared to $89.48 the week before Leavitt began her run. Leavitt and Ballas, who reached the semifinals of the ABC dance competition, reunited when Ballas joined for a limited engagement. In her last show, Leavitt revealed that she would be leaving "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Leavitt has also pursued acting roles in independent films such as "An Uncharted Desire," "What to Expect When You're NOT Expecting," and "The League of Warriors." She is set to make her feature film debut in a holiday romantic comedy for Ninth House Productions, which she is also executive producing. Leavitt was named chief creative and brand officer of Cool Sips, a New York-based dirty soda brand. After four seasons on "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Leavitt announced her departure from the show during her final Broadway performance, signaling a shift toward a full-time career in film and stage. Leavitt's career reflects a trajectory from influencer to entertainer, with achievements spanning Broadway, reality television, and independent film.