About

Currently based in Naarm / Melbourne
Kelly is proudly represented in Australia by T&E Management​​

A formidable new force on the Australian stage, Kelly Lim Harris is an award-winning performer and multi-hyphenate creative celebrated for her sophisticated artistry and genre-defying edge.

In 2026 she made her Australian professional debut in Hair: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical at the Theatre Royal Sydney appearing as Alma, while covering and performing the principal role of Sheila.​

Hailed as ‘an unforgettable debut’, Kelly’s solo original musical cabaret was a breakout success at FRINGE WORLD 2026, winning the Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award. Her standout season earned her official selection for Fringe Encore.​

WAAPA-trained, Kelly holds a Diploma of Musical Theatre (Title Role, The Drowsy Chaperone) and a BMus/BA in Classical Voice and European Studies from the University of Auckland (Title Role, L’enfant et les sortilèges), combining her loves of music, art, culture, and languages.

A winner of the Sam Wanamaker Award for Most Promising Actor, she was selected for the SGCNZ Young Shakespeare Company to train and perform at London’s Globe Theatre (Titania, A Midsummer Night’s Dream).

Originally from New Zealand, Kelly established her career with New Zealand Opera and the Auckland Philharmonia. Her international engagements have taken her to destinations including France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia, Japan, and Bali.

A ‘masterful vocalist’ with ‘the audience in the palm of her hand’, she is a compelling new presence and a vibrant advocate for diverse representation.