Kelli O'Hara Biography

Fast Facts

• Received a Drama Desk Award nomination for outstanding actress in a musical for "The Pajama Game․"
• Won an Outer Critics Circle Award for outstanding featured actress in a musical for "The Light in the Piazza․"
• Her performance in "The Bridges of Madison County" earned her nominations for a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Award and Outer Critics Award
• Studied vocals at Oklahoma City University and performance and opera at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute
• Studied dance at the Broadway Dance Center and with Erin Robbins of Oklahoma City University
• Studied vocals with Florence Bridwell of Oklahoma City University
• Her regional and off Broadway credits include "King Lear," "Bells Are Ringing" and "Sunday in the Park with George․"
• Has given concerts at Carnegie Hall, Capitol Hill and many other venues
• Known as a leading lady on Broadway, she has acted in such plays as "The Bridges of Madison County" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It․"
• Performed at the Kennedy Honors on three occasions