About Me

Francesca Reilly is a Virginia based performer and educator whose love for theatre began at 9 years old after seeing the Broadway musical, Wonderful Town. 

 

A northern Virginia turned Roanoke native Francesca graduated from Hollins University where she received her Bachelor’s in Music with a focus in Vocal Performance.  Francesca also holds Minors in Communications and Environmental Studies with a Certificate in Music Theatre Performance.

 

At her university, Francesca was a McCullough Music Scholar and was awarded the Marion Garret Lunsford Music Award for her distinguished accomplishments in music.  She’s been a member of choir for over 10 years and has sung in select ensembles at the county, district, and state levels.  Francesca was also selected to represent her university at the Virginia National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition.  

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3 years ago Francesca decided to continue her studies and recently completed working on her Master's of Music Education from Shenandoah University.

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Francesca currently resides in Roanoke where she works at Mill Mountain Theatre as the Director of Education.  Alongside her 3 dogs, rabbit, and fish she spends her free time practicing yoga, running, and exploring blue ridge mountain trails.