Eli Pletner

Elijah (Eli) Pletner, at just 12, shines in both acting and music. He made his professional acting debut in How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe Theater and most recently amazed audiences with his performance as the lead in San Diego's Junior Theater production of Diary of the Wimpy Kid. With School of Rock, he's covered bands like The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Paramore showcasing his talents on drums, vocals, and more. Eli's performances have lit up venues like The Music Box and The Holding Company. Honored with the Presidential Award for Achievement in Music, he also enjoys skiing, wakeboarding, and playing the ukulele and guitar.