How much does it cost to hire Jodi Benson?
Isabella Bartlett
Updated on December 28, 2025
Aside from acting, Jodi Benson is also a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on several societal topics. According to sources, the estimated speaking fee range to book her for an event is $50,000 to $100,000.
She is best known for voicing The Little Mermaid since 1989. She first auditioned for it through playwright, Howard Ashman.
Born on October 10, 1961, Benson started her career when she made an appearance in Marilyn: An American Fable. She also starred in other Broadways including Smile (1986). She first auditioned for The Little Mermaid in 1986, through playwright, Howard Ashman.
She became the host and narrator of the children’s Christian home video series Baby Faith from 2004 to 2006. She also made an appearance in ABC’s 2019 concert performance of The Little Mermaid.
Benson was nominated for Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for he role in Crazy for You. She also starred in Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1998.