Theresa Tilly

Theresa Tilly is an actress and producer, recognized for her role in the influential horror film “The Evil Dead” and subsequent career in over 100 film and television productions. After making her significant feature film debut as Shelly in Sam Raimi’s classic ‘The Evil Dead’ (1981), a role that garnered her widespread recognition within the horror genre, Theresa Tilly went on to build a career encompassing over 100 film and television productions. Prior to this, Tilly began her entertainment career as a stand-up comedian and honed her skills with the acclaimed improv comedy troupe The Second City Chicago. Her work attracted attention, ultimately leading to a role in the sketch comedy pilot ‘YouTV’ alongside Steve Allen, which spurred her move to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time.

She continues to actively engage in varied roles and projects within the entertainment industry, building upon a prolific career spanning decades across multiple mediums.