NYC-based professional dancer, singer, and actor represented by Clear Talent Group
Hey there! Welcome to my world.
I was born in South Korea, adopted, and raised in New Jersey. I started dancing when I was 3 years old in a Mommy & Me class - and have been doing it ever since. I participated in regional and national dance competitions, while spending my summers at Ballet Intensives. I furthered my dance training at The Ailey School and received a BFA in Dance from Fordham University.
In 2016, I manifested my Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning Revival of The King and I at Lincoln Center Theater and was honored to be a part of the closing company. I spent a year on the road with The King and I First National Tour as Assistant Dance Captain and Swing and then returned to New York to join Anastasia on Broadway. In 2019, I originated my first role in the World Premiere of The Flamingo Kid and got to live my dance dreams as a female JoJo in Newsies at Arena Stage.
I stayed in NYC throughout the pandemic, because this is home and I’m a New Yorker for life. I founded my life coaching business Kelli Youngman Wellness and launched the Love Your Life as a Performer podcast.
In 2022, I made my debut at The Muny in Chicago, was seen on HBO’s Westworld, and filmed for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. I’m most excited to originate new roles, tap in my next musical, and keep challenging myself creatively! I’ve been told I’m a Human Design Projector, and consider myself a conduit to infinite possibilities and expanded consciousness.
*Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association.