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BIO

Her Chicago stage appearances included Northlight Theatre's "Into the Breeches," Chicago Shakespeare Theater's "Nell Gwynn," Porchlight Music Theatre's "Sunset Boulevard", Candlelight Theatre's "Evita", Candlelight's "Little Shop of Horrors", Interplay's "Piaf", Ravinia Festival's "A Little Night Music", Northlight's "Grey Gardens" and much more.


She also starred as Muriel in the 2006 National Tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mrs. Meers in the 2003 National Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and in the 2000 Off-Broadway concert production of Sweeney Todd.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2006
Muriel

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Mrs. Meers

[Off-Broadway]
New York Concert, 2000
Beggar Woman [Replacement]

[Chicago]
World Premiere, 1996
Performer

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1988
Fantine


Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical

Hollis ResnikThe Light in the Piazza


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical

Hollis ResnikCandide

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Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

What did our critic think of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Paramount Theatre?
Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH Will Be Presented At 59E59 Theaters

'Call Me Elizabeth,' a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented July 15-18 by KB Productions at 59E59 Theaters as part of the 2023 East to Edinburgh Festival. Directed by Michael Weber, the critically acclaimed production is written by and stars Kayla Boye.
City Lit Sets 2023-24 Season; Producer/Artistic Director Terry McCabe to Retire

City Lit Producer and Artistic Director Terry McCabe announced that the theatre’s 2023-2024 season—its forty-third—will be his last on its staff. 
Kayla Boye's CALL ME ELIZABETH To Be Presented At Venus Cabaret Theater in June

'Call Me Elizabeth,' a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented June 16-18 by KB Productions at Venus Cabaret Theater.
Porchlight Announces Rick Boynton as 2023 Guy Adkins Award Recipient and the CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP Cast

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the Chicago Sings Broadway Pop cast and that Rick Boynton of Chicago Shakespeare Theater is the 2023 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre in Chicago recipient.
Tickets Go On Sale This Tuesday For Porchlight's CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP

Porchlight Music Theatre have announced tickets go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 17 for Chicago Sings Broadway Pop, its annual fundraising concert, Monday, March 27, at the House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, directed by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber+.
Porchlight Presents CHICAGO SINGS BROADWAY POP at House of Blues Chicago in March

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced Chicago Sings Broadway Pop, its annual fundraising concert, Monday, March 27, 2023 at the House of Blues Chicago, 329 N Dearborn St, directed by Porchlight's Artistic Director Michael Weber+.
City Lit Theater Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Two World Premieres

City Lit Theater announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season. The season will begin in October with the world premiere of THE MARK OF KANE, by Mark Pracht, and conclude in late spring with the world premiere of Kingsley Day and Philip LaZebnik’s musical AZTEC HUMAN SACRIFICE.
CALL ME ELIZABETH To Be Presented At Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre This Month

Call Me Elizabeth, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre on Saturday, August 20 at 7:30pm and Sunday, August 21 at 2:30pm. The show, written by Kayla Boye and directed by Erin Kraft, comes to Evanston following a recent world premiere in the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Photos: Porchlight Music Theatre's CHICAGO SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM Breaks Previous Records

Porchlight Music Theatre’s annual fundraising concert Chicago Sings celebrated the American theatre titan Stephen Sondheim at Chicago Sings Stephen Sondheim, held Monday, May 23 at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Check out photos from the event here!
CALL ME ELIZABETH To Have Live World Premiere In Hollywood Fringe Festival

Call Me Elizabeth, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will have its live world premiere in the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival, running June 7-12, at The Zephyr Theatre.
Legendary Chicago Actress Hollis Resnik Has Passed Away

The great Chicago actress Hollis Resnik passed away this past Sunday at the age of 67. 
Porchlight Announces Cast of CHICAGO SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM, May 23

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the current roster of music theatre and cabaret talent performing in this year’s annual Chicago Sings fundraising concert, Chicago Sings Stephen Sondheim, Monday, May 23, at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Chita Rivera Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's Artistic Advisory Board

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that the 2021 ICON Award-recipient and Broadway legend Chita Rivera of New York City, New York has joined Porchlight’s Advisory Board.
Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Jim Corti As Winner of the 2022 Guy Adkins Award

Porchlight Music Theatre is proud to announce Jim Corti as the recipient of the 2022 Guy Adkins Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Music Theatre. The award will be presented during this year’s annual Chicago Sings fundraising concert, Chicago Sings Stephen Sondheim, Monday, May 23, at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), 220 E. Chicago Ave. This year’s Chicago Sings concert offers two opportunities to experience Chicago’s music theatre and cabaret performers saluting Stephen Sondheim.
Cast Announced For SISTER ACT To Reopen Mercury Theater Chicago

Casting has been announced for the first Mainstage production of the 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season, Sister Act, based on the 1992 film. Sister Act features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellne, and Douglas Carter Beane. 
CALL ME ELIZABETH to Premiere In The Edinburgh Fringe Festival This Friday

​​​​​​​Call Me Elizabeth will stream as part of the 2021 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Written by Kayla Boye and directed by Erin Kraft, the one-woman show examines Elizabeth Taylor's early life, career and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood's brightest star.
Mercury Theater Chicago Announces 2021-2022 Season

The 2021-2022 Mercury Theater Chicago season has been announced. Mercury Theater Chicago welcomes audiences back in November to its beautiful home in the Southport Corridor with the feel-good blockbuster hit SISTER ACT directed by Reneisha Jenkins, featuring Chicago favorites Alexis J. Roston and Hollis Resnik. 
CALL ME ELIZABETH Premieres on Broadway On Demand This Friday

Through an intimate conversation with a biographer, Call Me Elizabeth examines the movie star's early life, career and loves as she grapples with the culture of celebrity and her place as Hollywood's brightest star.
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents CALL ME ELIZABETH

Porchlight Music Theatre of Call Me Elizabeth, a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, written by and starring Kayla Boye and directed by Erin Kraft.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Hollis Resnik been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Candide.

What awards has Hollis Resnik won?

Hollis Resnik has won the Outstanding Supporting Actress, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for her performance in Candide.

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