About
Kelly is a Chicago-based actor. He is originally from Rolla, Missouri, a small town in central Missouri. He graduated from Western Illinois University in May 2023 with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a BA in Sports Broadcasting. Kelly grew up performing in musicals every summer at Ozark Actors Theatre from ages 9 to 18 and decided to make performing his career. He thoroughly loves to entertain people and make audiences smile and laugh. He owes everything to his incredible support team of family and friends.
What's Happening Now?
Kelly is preparing for the role of Jim Fingal in Life Span of a Fact at SLO Rep in San Luis Obispo, CA. He is very excited to be making his SLO Rep debut. The show runs May 1 - May 17.
What's Next?
Kelly is slated to return to The Great American Melodram for the last four shows of their season. He will be there from June 19 to December 31, 2026, and will be in the shows: The Saga of Roaring Gulch, Murder on the Air, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and, of course, The Holiday Extravaganza.
Media
Gallery
 Eugene - "Shboom! Life Could be a Dream"Photo by Jenna Lee Photography |  Nick Massi - "Jersey Boys"Photo by Timothy Beason Photography |  Baby Bear - "Golidlocks and the Three Bears"Photo by The Great American Melodrama |
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 Wolfman - "The Shrieks" (Dorney Park)Photo by Dorney Park |  David Selznick - "Moonlight and Magnolias"Photo by WIU PDP |  Soapy Smith - "The Gifts of the Magi"Photo by Amy Wobbema |
 Ernst Ludwig - "Cabaret"Photo by WIU PDP |  Jesus - "Godspell"Photo by WIU PDP |  Ned - "Small Mouth Sounds"Photo by WIU PDP |
 Race - "Newsies"Photo by Fine Linen Drama |  Winter Works Dance Concert 2022Photo by WIU PDP |  Curley McLain - "Oklahoma!"Photo by Laura Stites |
 WIU BFA Senior Showcase 2023Photo by WIU PDP |  DJ Sprinkle - "Santa's Pool Party" (Holiday World)Photo by Sayyo Productions |