Vanessa Ballam is an accomplished artistic professional with extensive experience in theatre education and performance. Currently serving as an Artistic Associate at Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre since August 2021, Vanessa also holds the position of Professor of Acting and Associate Professor of Theatre at Idaho State University, where employment began in August 2012. Additionally, Vanessa has held various roles at Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, including Education Director since June 2011 and a Principal Artist, with performances in productions such as "Les Miserables" and "The Student Prince." Academic experience includes a Visiting Assistant Professor role at Utah State University and Theatre Educator positions. Vanessa earned an MFA in Acting from Indiana University Bloomington and a BA and BFA in Theatre Education, Political Science, and Liberal Arts from Utah State University. Upcoming performances include playing Maria in "The Sound of Music" and Sarah Brown in "Guys and Dolls."
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