Riley Francis is a recent graduate from Western Illinois University and holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in musical theatre as well as a minor in dance. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio where her love for the arts began to blossom from a very young age. Riley is your new favorite statuesque Midwesterner with an elastic, forward mix-belt. Bubbly, bright, and warm, her smile exudes joy in all she does. She loves rom-coms, drinking coffee on the porch, writing poetry and antiquing. Some of her favorite theatre experiences have been playing Diana in Next to Normal as well as playing Margo in Bright Star.