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{{Infobox artist
{{Infobox artist
| name          = Elliana Herr
| name          = Elliana Herr
| image        = Elliana_Herr.jpg
| caption      = Herr at the University of Central Oklahoma, 2023
| disciplines  = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
| disciplines  = Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
| based_in      = Edmond, Oklahoma
| based_in      = Edmond, Oklahoma
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* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)
* [[Taylor Made Dance & Theatre]], Boca Raton, under [[Angela Morando-Taylor]]: College Audition Project (CAP) program (2021–22)


Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre. She took part in the studio's College Audition Project program, which prepares seniors for university musical theatre auditions, the year before her friend and fellow student [[Luanda de Hilster]].<ref name="uco" /> She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022, and her first UCO performance was the New Broncho Showcase for the incoming musical theatre class that September.<ref name="ig">{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/elliana_herr/ |title=Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr) |website=Instagram |access-date=2026-11-07}}</ref>
Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre, where she took part in the studio's College Audition Project program. She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022, and her first UCO performance was the New Broncho Showcase for the incoming musical theatre class that September.<ref name="uco" /><ref name="ig" /> Fellow Taylor Made student [[Luanda de Hilster]] joined her in the program the following year.<ref name="uco" />
 
When de Hilster auditioned at UCO in early 2023, Herr, then a freshman, showed her around campus and the "Quad" dorms where many musical theatre students live. According to de Hilster's family, she had been "talking Luanda up to others before she arrived", and told de Hilster's father: "Luanda belongs on that stage with those insanely talented people."<ref name="uco" /> De Hilster joined the program that fall.


== Career ==
== Career ==
In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out. De Hilster was a Merry Murderess and one of the show's dance captains.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ |title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend |website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) |date=2026-02-11}}</ref>
In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of ''Chicago'' at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ucentralmedia.com/uco-musical-theater-department-to-put-on-chicago-this-weekend/ |title=UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend |website=UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma) |date=2026-02-11}}</ref>


== Selected credits ==
== Selected credits ==

Revision as of 02:10, 7 November 2026

Elliana Herr
Elliana Herr
Herr at the University of Central Oklahoma, 2023
Musical theatre actress · Singer · Dancer
Personal information
Based in Edmond, Oklahoma
Career
Education University of Central Oklahoma (2022–2026)
Degree(s) Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre, University of Central Oklahoma (2026)
Training Taylor Made Dance & Theatre (College Audition Project), Boca Raton
Performance
Notable roles Roxie Hart (Chicago, University of Central Oklahoma, 2026)
Recognition & links
Website @elliana_herr on Instagram

Elliana Herr is an American musical theatre performer from Boca Raton, Florida. She trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre and graduated in musical theatre from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) in 2026. In her senior year she played Roxie Hart in UCO's 2026 production of Chicago.[1]

Education

  • University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma (2022–2026): Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre (2026)[2]

Training

Herr grew up in Boca Raton and trained at Taylor Made Dance & Theatre, where she took part in the studio's College Audition Project program. She entered UCO's musical theatre program in fall 2022, and her first UCO performance was the New Broncho Showcase for the incoming musical theatre class that September.[1][2] Fellow Taylor Made student Luanda de Hilster joined her in the program the following year.[1]

Career

In February 2026, in her senior year, Herr played Roxie Hart in UCO's production of Chicago at the UCO Jazz Lab in Edmond (February 12–15), directed and choreographed by Nathan Peck. Every reserved performance sold out.[3]

Selected credits

Year Production Role Venue / company
2022 New Broncho Showcase Performer (incoming class) University of Central Oklahoma
2026 Chicago Roxie Hart University of Central Oklahoma, UCO Jazz Lab

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 David de Hilster."Luanda To Study Musical Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma". luanda.dehilster.com(2023-05-25).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Elliana Herr (@elliana_herr)". Instagram.Retrieved 2026-11-07.
  3. ↑ "UCO Musical Theater Department to Put on "Chicago" This Weekend". UCentral Media (University of Central Oklahoma)(2026-02-11).


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