HANNAH WHITLEY (SHE/HER) TRULY BELIEVES THAT PERFORMANCE ART IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE VOICE TO AND TRUTHFULLY CONVEY THE STORIES THAT ULTIMATELY SHOW AUDIENCES

THEY ARE NOT ALONE.

WHATCHA NEED TO KNOW:

Hannah Whitley is an actor, singer, dancer from Cleveland Ohio. She is currently represented by Stewart Talent New York and Brave Artist Management. Graduated from Ball State University with a BFA in musical theater. As a young artist of color, it is her goal to create new worlds and convey stories that share the diverse voices of everyone. She believes that by celebrating the individuality of humans through art, we inevitably create a space and culture of unity. Hannah believes in the power of language and loves to use her voice, apart from theater, in the form of poetry. She can be seen performing at spoken word at events that advocate for social justice. Hannah’s truest love is the art of playing and is inspired when Stephen Nachmanovitch said, “The most potent Muse of all is our own inner child.” She hopes to have opportunities that allow her to bring to the stage the curiosity, love, and imagination of a child.

Speed Dating

Favorite Drink:

Topo Chico

Favorite Food:

Bagels

Favorite Movie:

Miss Congeniality

Favorite Divas:

Lady Gaga, Audra Mcdonald, and Tina Turner

Favorite accessory: Mismatched socks

Favorite song to shake off the day:

Simply the Best