Hello! I’m Luanda Lia de Hilster, an American/Brazilian Actor, Singer, and Theatre professional. I was born and raised in southern California, moving to southern Florida when I was eight where I studied dance, acting, and singing. I currently attend the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) where I am a junior in the Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre program.

My university and Oklahoma credits include: Guys and Dolls (Adelaide, UCO), Chicago (Merry Murderess, Feb. 2026, UCO), Legally Blonde (Kiki the stylist, judge, ensemble, UCO), Polar Express (Bailey, swing, Rail Events Productions).

My directing credits include: Hobby Lobby Corporate Christmas Show (director, producer, choreographer), The City of Angels (Assistant director, UCO).

My Florida regional credits include Hello Dolly (Minne Faye, Boca High), Drowsy Chaperone (Mrs. Tottendale, Boca High), Radium Girls (Kathy Petrakis, Boca High), Heathers (Heather McNamara, Showtime Theatre), The Little Mermaid (Sabastian, Boca Middle).

I love to sing, dance, act, and love broadway, film, and television.