BIO
Keira Keeley is an American actress with a diverse range of talents and a passion for storytelling. Born in Washington, D.C., Keeley grew up in a family of actors and artists, and she knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Keeley studied theater at Northwestern University, where she honed her skills and developed a deep appreciation for the craft of acting. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue her dream of working on Broadway.
Keeley made her Broadway debut in 2009 in the Tony Award-winning play "The Glass Menagerie," directed by Bartlett Sher. She played the role of Laura Wingfield, a delicate young woman with a physical disability who struggles to connect with the outside world. Keeley's performance was praised for its sensitivity and nuance, and she quickly established herself as a rising star in the theater world.
Since then, Keeley has appeared in a number of other successful Broadway productions, including "Angels in America," "The Front Page," and "The Real Thing." She has also worked extensively off-Broadway, appearing in productions at the Public Theater, the Atlantic Theater Company, and the Roundabout Theatre Company.
In addition to her stage work, Keeley has also made a name for herself in film and television. She has appeared in several independent films, including "The Burning Plain" and "The Last Keepers," as well as in guest roles on popular TV shows like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "The Good Wife."
Keeley is also an accomplished musician, and she has performed in several musical theater productions throughout her career. She has a beautiful singing voice and a natural talent for music, which has helped her to stand out in a crowded field.
Despite her many accomplishments, Keeley remains humble and grounded, and she is always looking for new ways to challenge herself and grow as an artist. She is deeply committed to her craft and to the power of storytelling, and she believes that theater has the ability to change lives and bring people together in a way that few other art forms can.
Keeley's most recent work includes a starring role in the Broadway production of "The Humans," which premiered in 2016. Directed by Joe Mantello, the play explores the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of modern life in America. Keeley plays the role of Brigid Blake, a struggling musician who is trying to make ends meet while dealing with the pressures of her family and her own personal demons.