Mariella Elm

Mariella Elm is a recent high school graduate of Groves Academy in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In elementary and middle school, she appeared in productions of Spiderman, Turn Off the Dark, 42nd Street, Alice in Wonderland, Dear Edwina, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown and Into The Woods Jr. In high school, she has appeared in The Puffs, Beauty And The Beast (Mrs. Potts), A Midsummer Nights Dream, A Christmas Carol, Macbeth and a lead role in Ghostlight. She led her school to the semi-finals of the Minnesota State High School League One Act Play competition in 2025 as part of the only 2-person cast in the state. As a public speaker, Mariella gave a keynote speech at her school's annual gala in 2024 and speaks regularly at her church. As a vocalist, she's a member of several choirs ranging from classical to gospel. She will pursue a 4-year degree at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the Fall 2025. The joys and challenges of living with Williams syndrome has fueled her desire to make a difference in the world by spreading kindness and advocating for everyone living with different abilities.