Julia marley
Julia Marley is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, interviewer, and special needs advocate. She stars alongside JoJo Siwa and Tisha Campbell in the Emmy-nominated Nickelodeon movie-musical, "The J Team." Julia can be seen dancing alongside Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in Ryan Murphy's Golden Globe-nominated Netflix film "The Prom," as well as in Christina Applegate's hit Netflix series, "Dead to Me."
Julia's deep passion for songwriting drives her mission to uplift and empower others. Her most recent release, You Can Be, was inspired by hospitalized kids with whom she volunteers through the non-profit Lollipop Theater Network. Julia also released Souls of Steel, a poignant ballad that empathizes with those facing homelessness. Julia's music is available to stream on all music platforms.
Musical theatre has been a central part of Julia's life for as long as she can remember. Her regional credits with 5-Star Theatricals include roles in "Children of Eden," "The Little Mermaid," "Joseph...Dreamcoat," and "Matilda," where she was a Selvin Scholarship recipient. Julia had the honor of tap dancing alongside Caroline O'Connor and Dermot Mulroney in ARTCO's inaugural production of "Mack & Mabel."
Her passion for the stage led her to getting involved with Allwayz On Stage, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing adults with disabilities the chance to participate in theatre. Julia has been a mentor with the organization for over a decade, and choreographed their past four main stage productions.
In 2021 Julia launched her podcast Behind the Resume, where she "walks through the memoirs" of accomplished artists throughout all areas of the entertainment industry. These vulnerable and passionate conversations shed light on the parts of an artist's journey that are often left in the dark. Julia has had the honor of connecting with extraordinary talents, such as 3x Tony Nominee Kevin Chamberlin, and Jane the Virgin's Ivonne Coll.
Julia loves sharing her passion through teaching and private coaching. She teaches dance, songwriting, singing, and audition prep, and works with both neurotypical and neurodivergent artists. If you are interested in working with Julia, you can contact her here.
Julia is honored to be on the faculty of Groove Interactive, where she teaches a a drop-in dance class every Saturday from 1-2pm PST. This class is designed for dancers with disabilities, and is open to all ages. You can sign up here.
