Kelli Ann Erdmann is an American social media star, dancer, choreographer, and actor. During the COVID-19 pandemic, her synchronized sticker cutouts and shuffle dance clips became viral on social media sites like TikTok and Instagram. Before being cast as Lou Ann in the American television special Hairspray Live! and as Clara in the American sitcom Fuller House, she had previously made a number of uncredited cameos, usually as a dancer, on several television shows, including Mobbed, Bunheads, Glee, and The Goldbergs. In April, Kelli was born in Marysville, Washington, in the United States.
Kelli began dancing at the age of five and had her training at dance studios like Westlake Dance Center in Shoreline, Olympic Ballet in Edmonds, and Pilchuck Dance Academy in Marysville. She came to Los Angeles after finishing high school and joined the scholarship program at the Edge Performing Center, where she learned ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and other dance styles. Kelli’s first experience with television came when she was given a small, uncredited role as a backup singer in a Victorious episode, an American sitcom. In future episodes of sitcoms like Mobbed, Bunheads, Mighty Med, etc.,
Kelli mainly appeared in small parts as a dancer. After being chosen to play the Young American Dancer in the 2013 American biographical film Behind the Candelabra, Kelli made her acting debut. Her most well-known role was that of Lou Ann in the 2016 American musical Hairspray Live! Her most recent role was that of “freshman tag along” in 2020. The idea behind her popular TikToks was to spread positivity and light to individuals at a depressing and lonely time. We wanted to design something that would brighten someone’s day, make them smile, or make them chuckle. I really enjoy vibrant colors, and I thought that these videos’ brightness was an excellent way to express so. Being humorous, upbeat, and wholesome at the same time has the capacity to uplift people’s spirits.
Regarding the key moment in her dance education, she says, “I was raised dancing at a little, neighbourhood studio in Washington state. I transferred to Westlake Dance Center when I was 13 and received training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop there. There, I was able to put more of my attention into training and learning new dance genres than perfecting my competitive dances. My abilities as a dancer and performer expanded, and I really grew. The school ultimately helped me get to a situation where I could move to Los Angeles and participate in the EDGE Performing I participated in the Arts Center scholarship program and signed with Bloc Talent Agency when I graduated from high school.
The worst piece of advice Kelli has ever received was from teachers who instructed her to dress or look a specific way. You won’t perform at your best if you don’t feel comfortable with what you’re wearing. Going with what is true to you and what makes you feel good will help, in the end. Kelli best advice is to “be yourself. The thing that makes you different is actually the best thing you have to offer since there are so many dancers out there, and it’s easy to attempt to match the mold to be someone you admire. Our performances are more compelling when we are true to ourselves. My silly and eccentric nature is one of the things I’ve tried to embrace in myself, and I believe it has paid off.
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