Lisa’s career began in her hometown of Overland Park, KS and has taken her to Broadway and many exciting points in between. Most recently, Lisa appeared on Broadway and on the First National Tour of “1776.”
Broadway credits include “1776” (Standby for Lee, McKean, Wilson, Hopkins, Chase, Bartlett) “The Addams Family” (Wednesday Addams u/s) and “Ragtime” (Emma Goldman u/s). Touring credits include the First National tours of “Pippin” (Leading Player) and “1776” (Assistant Dance Captain) and the 25th Anniversary Tour of “Cats” (Demeter), Lisa was proud to be a part of the final season of The New York Musical Theatre Festival, originating the character Abigail Gainsborough in “Ladyship.”
Lisa's regional credits include The Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Sacramento Music Circus, The 5th Avenue Theatre, The MUNY, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Arvada Center, Portland Center Stage, and many more. Favorite roles include Florence Vassy in Chess, Mother Gothel in Tangled The Musical, and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show! Lisa is also an adjunct faculty member at Wagner College on Staten island, teaching Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance.
“!776 at Ahmanson iStill a Solid Ride”
— The Los Angeles Times
“LISA MAKES HER NYMF DEBUT WITH "LADYSHIP"
— BroadwayWorld.com
“NORTHERN STAGE'S "MATILDA" WOULD HAVE PLEASED ROALD DAHL”
— Valley News
“She is completely captivating from start to finish”
— BroadwayWorld.com
“The real star of the show was Lisa Karlin”
— fanbolt.com
“PIPPIN GLEAMS AT ITS PEABODY OPENING!”
— St Louis Post Dispatch
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Broadway is Back!
Watch this space for what lies ahead, and follow Lisa on IG @lizawithak for updates! Click on link below to view/download resume.