Actor/Singer Bio

Orlando Shelly was born and raised in Eastern New Mexico. He received a Bachelor of Music, Emphasis in Vocal Performance, from Eastern New Mexico University and a Master of Art, Theatre Concentration, from Louisiana Tech University. He has performed in several musicals and plays with his colleges, including Into the Woods, Rent, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, and The Producers. Orlando was nominated for his role as Duke Orsino in the Brickstreet Players production of Twelfth Night to compete regionally for an Irene Ryan Award. He went on to perform in American Idiot at Lakewood Playhouse in Washington, the world premiere of Diamond Lil with Three Cat Productions, and A Man of No Importance at PrideArts in Chicago.