Hello! I’m Luanda Lia de Hilster, an American/Brazilian Actor, Singer, Dancer, 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 senior in the Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre program.
My university and Oklahoma credits include: Anything Goes (Reno Sweeney, UCO, Fall 2026), Guys and Dolls (Adelaide, UCO), Chicago (Merry Murderess, UCO), Legally Blonde (Kiki the stylist, judge, ensemble, UCO), Polar Express (Bailey, swing, Rail Events Productions).
My directing credits include: Chicago (dance captain, UCO), Hobby Lobby Corporate Christmas Show (director, producer, choreographer, Oklahoma City), The City of Angels (Assistant director, UCO).
My Florida regional credits include Hello Dolly (Minnie 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.
Announcements
Luanda Lia Cast as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes
Luanda Lia de Hilster has been cast as Reno Sweeney in UCO’s Anything Goes, following her standout performance as Adelaide in Guys and Dolls as she enters her senior year in musical theatre.
Luanda Lia Named Dance Captain in Chicago Production by Director Nathan Peck
Edmond Oklahoma, January 20, 2026 - Luanda Lia has been selected as Dance Captain under the direction of acclaimed Broadway artist and choreographer Nathan Peck. Peck—known for his work on Broadway, national tours, and major regional productions—selected Luanda with...
Luanda One of the Merry Murderesses in Chicago
Edmond Oklahoma, December 15, 2025 - Having just finished in the lead role of Adelaide in Guys and Dolls put on by the Musical Theatre Department at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Luanda landed a supporting role in Chicago as one of the Merry Murderesses....
Luanda Lia Tapped to Direct and Choreographer Hobby Lobby Christmas Number
Oklahoma City, OK, December 2025 — The musical theatre faculty at Oklahoma City University have selected student Luanda de Hilster to direct and choreograph a short Christmas performance for the Hobby Lobby Creative Division’s corporate holiday event. De Hilster was...
Luanda Lia Shines as Adelaide in Guys and Dolls
Luanda de Hilster stepped fully into character this month as she posed for a new round of publicity photos for her role as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. The shoot captured her signature blend of charm, comedic timing, and classic musical‑theatre glamour—everything...
Luanda Lands Her First Lead Role at UCO
Luanda de Hilster has reached an exciting milestone in her musical theatre journey: she has been cast as Miss Adelaide in the University of Central Oklahoma’s upcoming production of Guys and Dolls. As a rising junior, this marks her first lead role at UCO — a major...
Luanda Named Assistant Director for City of Angels at UCO
Luanda de Hilster has been selected as the Assistant Director for the University of Central Oklahoma’s spring 2025 production of City of Angels, running February 20–23 at the UCO Jazz Lab. This marks her first time stepping into a directing role—an opportunity rarely...