Karen Johal (born 13 March 1991) is a British actress of Indian descent. She is best known for playing Nicole Shelley on season 3 of the Apple TV+ television series Ted Lasso (2020). She gained further recognition for her portrayal of Noreen Khan in the BBC television series Phoenix Rise (2023). She is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, New York where she starred on stage for The Public Theater and performed live at Carnegie Hall. In June 2023, she was featured in a national ad campaign for global messaging platform WhatsApp alongside British broadcaster Alex Scott.