Melanie Keller

Alumni.

Melanie Keller *

Melanie Keller (Olga Molnar) is thrilled to be returning to Waterfront Playhouse where she appeared in Sex with Strangers. An actor and director from Chicago, Melanie’s regional acting work includes seasons at the Stratford Festival of Canada, Lakeside Shakespeare, and Michigan Shakespeare, plus productions at Peninsula Players and Storefront Theatre of Indianapolis. Chicago credits include Goodman Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Shakespeare Project, Northlight and Oak Park Festival. She was the Associate Artistic Director of First Folio Theatre, where she directed seven plays and acted in over 13 productions including Blithe Spirit, Turn of the Screw, and Private Lives. She was a member of Signal Ensemble for 15 years where credits include East of Berlin & The Russian Play (Jeff Award Best Actress) and The Weir (Jeff Nomination Best Supporting Actress). Film and television credits include Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Curse of the Sin Eater and UberEx.

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