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About Me
Hey y'all, I'm Jillian!
I am a New York transplant originally from Minnesota. I'm also a graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in Musical Theatre (Boomer Sooner!) I have also lived in Edinburgh, Scotland and Dresden, Germany.
My first love was singing. My parents tell me I was singing as soon as I could speak. I was cast in a production of The Music Man at a local community theatre when I was 9 without even knowing I was auditioning, and after opening night I told my mom that I was going to be an actor when I grew up. I was able to sing, but also dance and live in a story. I fell in love with every part of the process.
I discovered my passion for acting with John Woehrle at Self Reliant Actor. I took his course over my gap year, where really trained to be an actor first.
When I am not on stage, I am usually playing my guitars and writing music, painting my nails (@jilly_nails on instagram), traveling, or hanging out with my two kitties :) I am a proud Minnesotan, and unfortunately that does mean I am a Vikings fan (thanks, mom).
Media
Recently...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Jillian recently played Olive Ostrovsky in Spelling Bee directed by Tyler Michaels King at Artistry in Bloomington, Minnesota.
"(Jillian) brings warmth, wit, vulnerability and a tremendous voice to her portrayal of Olive, the most moving of the show's characters. Her delivery of "The I Love You Song," is a showstopper that drew a well-deserved ovation."
-Arthur Dorman, Talkin' Broadway
"... When Sjoquist sings "The I Love You Song," we feel her heartfelt longing for her fanciful dreams."
Rohan Preston, Star Tribune
The Wild Party
Jillian played Kate in OU University Theatre's production of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party.
A New Brain
Jillian played Rhoda in OU Musical Theatre's Downtown Series production of A New Brain with guest director Gerry McIntyre.
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