Originally from Lafayette, Indiana, Eli takes his small-town roots with him everywhere he performs. As a proud recent graduate of Ithaca College's Musical Theatre program, he looks forward to continuing to develop as an artist and supporter of the arts in NYC.

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Before pursuing his love for musical theatre, Eli studied biochemistry at Purdue University to follow his dreams of becoming a doctor. He had always felt compelled to support and help others with the skills God had given him. Halfway through his time at Purdue, a comment from Scott Hines, an assistant director of Purdue Varsity Glee Club, changed his outlook on what it meant to help others. Eli realized he could combine his passions for performance, healing others, and education through pursuing a career in the arts. Ever since that day, Eli has passionately discovered new ways to help and heal others through his God-given gifts, both on and off stage/screen.

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"It's not the goals you accomplish that give you meaning, but the people you affect along the way."

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