Bella Jolley

Biography

Bella just finished her first year in the newly established BFA Musical Theatre program at Utah State under the Head of Musical Theatre & Assistant Professor Vanessa Ballam. She hails from Ashton in Eastern Idaho, and some of her most notable roles include Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, Lilly St. James in Annie, and Juliet in The Misadventures of Romeo and Juliet. Bella originally applied to Utah State to study psychology, but after having the opportunity to act in Between the Lines during its 2024-2025 season and learning about the Musical Theatre emphasis, she decided to take the leap and study Fine Arts. Bella wants to thank her family, friends, and professors for pushing her to pursue her dreams.