Talia Suskauer is a highly acclaimed actress known for her powerful vocal performances and commanding stage presence in Broadway and touring productions. After making her Off-Broadway debut in 2018 as a female standby and assistant dance captain in ‘Be More Chill’ at the Signature Theatre in New York City, Talia Suskauer quickly transitioned to Broadway, continuing her role at the Lyceum Theatre from February 2019 until the show’s closing in August 2019. Her emerging talent was recognized earlier in 2015 when she was named a YoungArts winner in Theatre Arts, subsequently earning her BFA in Musical Theatre from Penn State University in 2018. A pivotal career moment arrived in August 2019 when Suskauer secured the iconic role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of ‘Wicked’ after just one week of auditions.
At the New London Barn Playhouse in New Hampshire, she earned New Hampshire Theatre Award nominations for her compelling performances as Princess Fiona in ‘Shrek the Musical,’ Rosa Bud in ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood,’ Lily Craven in ‘The Secret Garden,’ and Jo March in ‘Little Women.’ She also showcased her range at the Penn State Centre Stage, appearing as Ms. Asp in ‘Love In Hate Nation’ and Daphna in ‘Bad Jews.’ In 2021, Suskauer was featured in the viral digital production, ‘Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical.’ Looking ahead, Suskauer is slated for several significant projects. In 2024, she appeared as Valerie in the CBS drama ‘FBI: Most Wanted.’ In January 2025, she is scheduled to begin her role as Lucille Frank in the highly anticipated US Tour of the Tony Award-winning revival of ‘Parade.’ Further expanding her presence in film, Suskauer filmed the role of Millie in ’31 Candles,’ which is set for release in 2025.