Abi Carter-Simpson is one of the contestants on BGT 2023 who is also a teacher teaching sixth graders. Her incredible performance on Britain’s Got Talent on the night of April 22nd, 2023, caught the attention of viewers and judges alike. However, her talent extends far beyond singing, playing Ukulele, and songwriting. She is also a comedian and an actress with credits in movies such as Blinded By The Lights, according to her IMDb profile.
TL;DR
Abi Carter-Simpson is a teacher who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent 2023 and impressed the judges with her original song about children’s hopes and dreams. She has performed for over a decade and is excellent in comedy, singing, acting, and presenting. Abi has performed in many productions across the UK and has been featured in movies.
Abi is multi-talented; with her Ukulele, she can combine singing and comedy to create a memorable entertaining performance. BGT was not her first; continue reading to find out more.
Profile summary
| Full Name | Abi Carter-Simpson |
| Occupation | Teacher, Comedian, Singer, Actor, Presenter |
| Date of Birth | 1993 |
| Age | 30 years old |
| Place of Birth | Essex |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Degree in Musical Theatre |
| Associated Acts | Kitty Scott Claus |
| Social Media | Twitter: @abicartercomedy / Instagram: @abicartersimpson |
Early Life & Education
Abi Carter-Simpson was born in 1993 in Essex in the UK. She developed a passion for music and performing at a young age. She attended the Guilford School of Acting, where she honed her skills in musical theatre, comedy, singing, acting, and presenting and bagged a BA (Hons) degree in Musical Theatre.
Career
Although she currently works as a sixth-grade teacher, Abi’s talents have led her to appear in numerous movies, including;
- All Together Now – A 2018 singing competition TV series. She appeared in 1 episode.
- Blinded By The Lights – A 2019 movie where she played a minor role of a waitress.
- Agatha Raisin – An ongoing 2014 TV series where she played Cassandra Laggat-Brown for one episode in 2020.
Abi Carter-Simpson debuted in 2016 and has also performed in various comedy shows, including touring the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. She is close to Drag Race UK star Kitty Scott Claus and was also a part of NewsRevue, a live musical comedy show featuring the likes of Alistair McGowan and Bill Bailey.
Britain’s Got Talent is not her first time performing in front of a large audience. She previously appeared on the Alternative stage at the Reading and Leeds festival and has shared the stage with top comedians, including Stephen K Amos, Romesh Ranganathan, and Seann Walsh.
Her unique approach to comedy with her Ukulele was also seen at The Blackout in 2019.
Abi Carter has already been making waves in the UK comedy scene, with appearances on Mark Dolan’s Sunday show on talkRADIO and as a semifinalist in the Amused Moose National Comic Of The Year Awards in both 2018 and 2019. In addition, she was a quarterfinalist in the Musical Comedy Awards 2019 and the Bath Comedy Festival New Act 2019.
Carter is set to perform at the “Bish Bash Festival” and “Theatre In The Fields” Festival this summer. She also previously appeared at the Byline Festival in 2018. With her unique blend of musical comedy, acting, and presenting talents, Carter is a comedian to watch out for.
Following her excellent performance on BGT 2023, April 22nd Episode, Abi’s future in the entertainment industry looks bright, and we can’t wait to see what she has in store next. She is already managed by a talent agency named Glorious Management. Her Instagram account, @abicartersimpsonuk, has already started garnering followers.
BGT 2023
Abi Carter-Simpson got into the spotlight after she impressed judges and thrilled the audience with her funny performance on BGT 2023 on April 22nd. She performed an original song; the lyrics are hilarious; watch her audition below.