Emma Sollis

Emma’s love for performing began as a young girl at the Canberra Youth Ballet School, where she first discovered the joy of dance. At just 16, she pursued her passion professionally by undertaking the Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts at the prestigious West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). She later broadened her craft, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Acting at Charles Sturt University.

Emma has performed in a wide range of musical theatre productions, with her most notable role as Tina Sparkle in the amateur premiere of Strictly Ballroom with the Canberra Philharmonic Society. Her other theatre credits include The Boy from Oz, My Fair Lady, Evita, The Pirates of Penzance, Rock of Ages, Funny Girl, Wicked, Chicago, Die Fledermaus, 42nd Street, We Will Rock You, and most recently, Cats.

In addition to performing, Emma has worked with Entourage Productions as a performer and choreographer and also choreographed The Wedding Singer, with Queanbeyan Players, for which she won a CAT Award. She also spent three years performing as a member of the Canberra Raiders cheer squad, bringing her energy and dance skills to stadium crowds.

A Chorus Line has long been a dream musical for Emma, and bringing the role of Val to life is a true bucket-list moment. This production marks her return to the stage after welcoming her third child, and she is beyond thrilled to return to the theatre she loves – performing alongside such a talented and inspiring cast.

Productions

• A Chorus Line (September 2025)