Jillian Petrie is a highly acclaimed choreographer and director, renowned for her remarkable body of work comprising hundreds of productions. Her work has garnered widespread praise and has been featured in various theater, dance, festival, museum, and opera productions, including Off-Broadway and regional AEA world premieres. A sought-after director and choreographer, The Star-Ledger has hailed her creations as "Better than Broadway!" She shares her expertise as an adjunct professor at Centenary University, nurturing the next generation of artists. In addition to her contributions to the performing arts, Jillian is the founder of Athletes & Artists, a media company that explores the intersection of sports and the arts, @athletesartists.
Jillian's artistic journey has been shaped by valuable training experiences, including her Broadway Observership and time spent at respected institutions such as the Directors Lab, Broadway Dance Center's Choreography Program, Juilliard, and the Laban Conservatoire in London.