Riley Francis
Actor/Singer/Dancer
About Me!
Professionally, Riley is your new favorite statuesque Midwesterner with an elastic, forward mix-belt. Her long legs get her everywhere she needs to be! Bubbly, bright, and warm, her smile exudes joy in all she does. Riley is a versatile actress with the ability to portray roles ranging from the alluring femme fatale bombshell to the classic floozy musical theatre dame.
Her multifaceted vocals excel in various styles with her ability to bring out her jazzy sultry tone just as well as her country twang.
Riley is originally from Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Western Illinois University in May of 2024 with her BFA in Musical Theatre. Outside of performing, Riley loves anything creative! From writing poetry to painting, she feels as if she never has to dim her softness when being able to write. She especially loves laughing with the people she loves and the smell of fresh baked cookies (chocolate chip, of course). Riley tries to find beauty & gentleness in everything around her, whether it's by sharing a smile with a stranger or seeing a butterfly while she is outside on a walk (which she likes to think is her Mimi saying hello).
I am so happy you are here. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have!
What's next for Riley?
Riley is so excited to return to the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre for their 2025 Summer Season after playing "Dyanne" in Million Dollar Quartet last summer!
After her summer there, she will be heading to Carmel, Indiana to play "Alison" in Actors Theatre of Indiana's production of Beehive!
