Jillian Paige

Jillian Paige is a New York City-based actor and soprano whose work spans musical theatre, opera, and new works. She recently originated the role of Jackie Cochran in Weapon in Waiting, a play about the women who fought to serve in the U.S. military during World War II, and created the comedic role of Becca, a wellness influencer, in the world-premiere dark musical comedy Bestie Island. Other New York City credits include Madame DeFarge in A Tale of Two Cities with Village Light Opera Group and Evelyn in The Shape of Things.

Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, Jillian holds a Master of Music in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Music in Classical Vocal Performance from Belmont University. She is also the founder of Meisner in Music, a training program that integrates the Meisner acting technique with singing to help performers cultivate emotional and vocal freedom without sacrificing one for the other. A second-generation Meisner teacher, she studied with Terry Martin, a direct pupil of Sanford Meisner, and the late Ted Wold. Whether onstage or in the classroom, Jillian is passionate about the intersection of technical excellence and human connection.