Cozi Zuehlsdorff's remarkable career commenced when she was handpicked to portray Hazel in the feature film Dolphin Tale (2011),alongside the esteemed Harry Connick Jr. and Morgan Freeman. She went on to reprise her role in the sequel, Dolphin Tale 2 (2014). In 2017, she co-starred with the legendary Willie Nelson in Pure Country Pure Heart (2017),showcasing her talent as a young country music singer. Furthermore, in 2018, she starred alongside Broadway sensation Heidi Blickenstaff as Ellie Blake in the Disney Channel Original Movie Freaky Friday (2018). Throughout her journey, Cozi has also made appearances in David E. Kelley's Monday Mornings (2013),and Disney Channel's series Liv and Maddie (2013),K.C. Undercover (2015),and Mighty Med (2013).
As a multifaceted musician, Cozi has achieved significant success in the electronic dance music genre, both as a songwriter and featured performer on various singles, with streams exceeding 100 million to date. Trained as a classical pianist, she leverages her skills as a songwriter for her solo career, as well as for other artists and films, including the original song "Brave Souls," which is featured during the end credits of "Dolphin Tale 2," and "What It's Like to be Me," the opening theme song of the Disney Channel Original Movie Freaky Friday.
In addition to her acting and music endeavors, Cozi has a profound passion for musical theater, having performed as Aurora in the Lythgoe Panto production of "Sleeping Beauty" and Brigitta in the regional 3D Theatricals version of "The Sound of Music." Born in Orange County, California, she enjoys swimming, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.
