Bella Bilandzija

Bella Bilandzija is an actor, singer, and dancer from Los Angeles, California. This past November, she had the privilege of playing the role of Rita Racine in the remount of the original Broadway production of Steel Pier at Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse directed by Tome' Cousin. In her time at Point Park, Bella has performed in a wide range of other works including Sense and Sensibility, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Cinderella, The Spring Student Choreography Project, and a new work entitled Period Piece. Two summers ago she performed in another original work entitled Arena: A House Musical at Casa 0101 Theater in association with Teatro New Horizons in her home city of Los Angeles, in which she was a member of the world premier cast.  

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For the past 4 years, Bella has worked closely as a student, dancer, and work study with the Verdon Fosse® Legacy, training with Lloyd Culbreath, Valarie Pettiford, Dana Moore, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Shannon Lewis, Stephanie Pope, Mimi Quillin, Lainie Sakakura, Alex Sanchez, Lenora Nemetz, and others. With them she has participated as a dancer in the reconstruction of iconic pieces of Bob Fosse's repertoire including "I Gotcha" (Liza with a Z), "Big Spender" (Sweet Charity), "Me and My Baby" (Chicago, 1975 production), "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar" (Big Deal), "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This" (Sweet Charity), "Crunchy Granola Suit" (Fosse), and more. 

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Sharing stories that are larger than life has always been Bella's greatest passion. In May of 2025, she is expecting to receive her Bachelor’s of Fine Art in musical theatre and a minor in dance from Point Park University. After that, you'll find her in New York City.