16 Facts About Kelley Abbey

Kelley Abbey was born on 28 July 1966 and is an Australian actress, choreographer, singer and dancer.

Kelley Abbey has been a leading performer and choreographer in TV, film and musical theatre for more than 20 years.

Kelley Abbey remains best known for her role on soap opera E Street as Jo-Jo Adams.

Kelley Abbey has showcased her choreography across a spectrum of productions, including Xanadu the musical, Funny Girl featuring Caroline O'Connor, Jesus Christ Superstar, Miracle City, and Cabaret the Musical.

Kelley Abbey's portfolio extends to Gail Edwards's Carmen for Opera Australia's harbor production, Gail's acclaimed rendition of Salome, and a unique interpretation of Carmen for John Bell staging at the Opera House.

Kelley Abbey served as an associate director to Baz Luhrmann on Strictly Ballroom the musical.

Kelley Abbey has been instrumental in preserving and sharing women's stories through various initiatives, including the launch of the Worcester Women's Oral History Project in 2005 and the publication of the Women's History Heritage Trail booklet in 2002.

Kelley Abbey continues to mentor young performers around the country about mindset and nurturing your creativity whilst pursuing a career in the Entertainment Industry.

Kelley Abbey was honored at the Choreography Media Honours in Los Angeles for her outstanding cherography in her Oscar-winning feature Happy Feet.

Kelley Abbey showcased her skills in the film In Her Skin starring Guy Pearce and Sam Neill, where she not only choreographed the film, but played a memorable role.

Kelley Abbey was special guest judge and choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance.

Kelley Abbey's contributions extend globally as she choreographs for the So You Think You Can Dance franchise internationally.

Kelley Abbey was chosen to represent Australia on the reality television show Superstars of Dance on the NBC Network.

Kelley Abbey serves as the Patron of the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge, and holds a position of Ambassador of Dancelife Unite and The Australian Dance Festival.

Kelley Abbey hosted Women 2000, a national conference commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first National Woman's Rights Convention, which produced the original play "Angels and Infidels".

Kelley Abbey has been honored with the Green Room Award and Variety Heart awards for her performance as the lead in Sweet Charity.