JIL CLESSE

Born in Luxembourg and now based in Vienna, Jil is an international actor, singer, and voice coach who graduated with honors in 2014 from MUK Vienna with a Bachelor's degree in Musical Theatre. Her journey in the performing arts began in 2012 when she produced JRB's play "THE LAST 5 YEARS" at the Schubert Theater in Vienna, where she also portrayed the character of Cathy.

Throughout her career, Jil had the privilege of performing in various renowned theatre productions, such as LES MISERABLES, SHOWBOAT, CAROUSEL and MASS. She performed in prestigious venues like Festspielhaus Salzburg, Semperoper Dresden, Admiralspalast Berlin, Raimundtheater Vienna just to name a few. She further showcased her artistry by originating the title role of "SCHATTENKAISERIN" at the Tiroler Landestheater. Jil's creativity extends beyond the stage, as evidenced by her debut album "halbe.unendlichkeit," released in 2020. Her recent performances as Timna in "I FEEL LOVE" and as Anita Berber in "BERLIN BERLIN" have captivated audiences and showcased her dynamic range as a performer.

In 2022, Jil embarked on a new creative journey by developing her first original production, ICH:DU:WIR, exploring themes of identity and belonging. This merged her passions for theatre aswell as self-inquiry and personal growth as she is currently pursuing a Psychotherapy training program at the University of Vienna. She also completed her Yoga Teacher Training in 2017. Her passion for holistic well-being and the arts shines through her multifaceted pursuits. In 2022, Jil wrote and premiered her solo play, ROSA SUCHT DAS GLÜCK in Vienna. In the same year, she started working closely with Yorgos and the Lab. With a diverse career that spans across Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria, Jil is excited to continue pushing boundaries and creating meaningful art that resonates with audiences worldwide.