Grande began her ascent into the spotlight in 2008, when she performed the role of Charlotte in the musical 13 on Broadway. She received a National Youth Theatre Association Award for her performance. In 2010, Grande stepped into the role of Cat in Nickelodeon’s popular show Victorious. She also stars as Cat in the Nickelodeon spinoff show Sam and Cat.
In March 2013, Grande debuted a single from her upcoming album, “Yours Truly.”