Chealsea Gibb is a 1997 graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
with a Bachelor of arts in Music Theatre. While at the academy her roles included Emma
Goldman in Assassins, Phyllis in Follies, Gia in Anthony Crawley's Villian of Flowers,
Sara in the Mysteryof edwin Drood and Nina in seagull. In 1993 she received the ANA
award for Best Actress for her role as Rebecca in Rags. Chelsea came to the Australian
auditions for Chicago where she was spotted by Director, Walter Bobbie and
Choreographer, Ann Reinking who both recognized that she had the talent to play
the role of Roxie Hart. Before rehearsals began, Chelsea worked with
Ann in New York and also was introduced to London and New York productions.
Chelsea wishes to thank Ann Reinking and Walter Bobbie for their encouragement,
support and inspiration. The role of Roxie Hart marks her professional
debut, and is the youngest to ever play the role.