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Senior Cast, Crew & Pit

Bios

Anusha Bangalore is a senior at Westlake High School, and is excited to be playing
the banjo for the musical. While Anusha has been involved in the Westlake Chamber
Orchestra as a cellist since she was a freshman, this is her first year participating
in a musical. Anusha has only been playing the banjo for four months, as she took
it up to participate in the musical. In addition to this production, Anusha loves to be
involved in her school community. She is the president of Westlake French Club and
a member of the Westlake Science Olympiad team. Anusha is looking forward to
attending college in the fall, with a major in biology and a possible minor in music.
Anusha would like to thank Mrs. Patriok for being a supportive teacher throughout
high school and her family for always encouraging her to pursue her dreams.

Sia Bavishi is a senior at Westlake High School and is so excited to be a part of the
musical, Chicago. This is Sia’s first musical in her time at Westlake High School.
Outside of this production, she has been senior dancer for Nupur School of Dance
for thirteen years. Sia is so grateful for this opportunity to be involved in this pro-
duction. She would like to thank her friends for supporting me. Lastly, she would
like to thank Mr. Warnke and Mrs. Butler for this opportunity during her last year of
high school. She has enjoyed her time during the show with all of the friends she
has made and hopes to never lose any of the valued friendships made. Sia sends a
special thanks to her family for pushing me to step outside of her comfort zone and
audition for the musical.

Julia Biller is a senior at Westlake High School and is looking forward to her last
show before college. This is Julia’s 4th show at Westlake, and their second musical.
Julia was Alice Beineke in last year’s production of the Addams Family, Norleen
Sprunt in the production Deliver Us From Mama, and the Mock Turtle in Alice in
Wonderland. Julia is Vice President of Drama Club and is also a member of Chorale
and Symphonic Band. Along with being Roxie, she’s also performing with her tuba
as a member of the Pit Orchestra. She wants to thank Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Patriok, Mr.
Warnke for supporting her throughout the years and giving her the opportunity to
perform. They’ve enjoyed spending time with everyone and give special thanks to all
their amazing friends in the department for making Drama Club such an amazing
experience.

Alyssa Brucchieri is a senior at Westlake High School and is so excited to per-
form in the Demon Drama Club’s Chicago. This is Alyssa’s third musical at the high
school, but in the past she has also performed as Luciana in Comedy of Errors and
the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. Alyssa is very passionate about acting,
but her other interests include horseback riding, instrumental music, and hanging
out with her friends and family. Alyssa is thankful to be not only a member but an
officer of this amazing group. She is going to miss the people and memories when
she leaves for college. Lastly, she would like to thank Mrs. Butler, Mr. Warnke, Mrs.
Patriok, as well as her fellow actors for all their hard work. Without them, this show
wouldn’t be possible! She hopes you enjoy the show!