Liliane Klein

Liliane Klein was born and raised in Great Neck, New York. She graduated from Boston University College of Fine Arts, School of Theatre Arts in 2002 with her BFA in Acting, cum laude. She is known for her roles as Helen in Neil LaBute's, Fat Pig, and as Terry the Turtle in PBS television's, Kid Fitness.She earned Elliot Norton and IRNE "Outstanding Actress" award nominations for her portrayal of Helen in the New England premiere of Neil LaBute's, Fat Pig as well as the Bay Area Critics Circle Award nomination for the Bay Area premiere.She won a NYMF Award for "Outstanding Ensemble" as Mrs. Van Regal in The Most Ridiculous Thing You Ever Hoid! and a New York Innovative Theatre Award "Best Actress" nomination for her portrayal of Rosemary Clooney in I Wanna Be Rosie at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club.Klein became a plus-size model in 2002 and has fit and modeled for many different companies including The Avenue and Miraclesuit.Klein is a company member of Connecticut Free Shakespeare as well as a member of The Players.Klein is the vocal guide for Rose on the Stage Stars karaoke CD of Gypsy.She resides in New York City Show less «