Kelli Berglund is set to star in the highly-anticipated STARZ drama "Heels", alongside Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, and Alison Luff. This new series follows a family-owned wrestling promotion in a close-knit Georgia community, as two brothers and rivals war over their late father's legacy. Berglund shines as Crystal, a 20-year-old wrestler's valet who yearns to transform out of her traditional day job and compete as a wrestler. The series is set to premiere on August 15, 2021.
This marks Berglund's return to STARZ, following her lead role in the network's series "Now Apocalypse". She played the role of Carly Carlson, being called "a feisty pleasure" by The Hollywood Reporter, "a sharp-tongued highlight of the series" by Collider, with "great comic timing" by AV Club, and the "perfect level of don't-give-a-f*ck" by Rolling Stone.
Additional recent credits for Berglund include appearing as young Gwen Verdon in the Emmy-winning limited biopic series "Fosse/Verdon" for FX, the Apple original film "Cherry", opposite Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo, and recurring on TNT's hit drama series "Animal Kingdom". In 2020, she appeared opposite Adam Sandler in Netflix's mystery/comedy "Hubie Halloween".
Berglund began her career in entertainment with a starring role as Bree Davenport from 2012-16 on Disney XD's hit series "Lab Rats" and "Lab Rats: Elite Force". She also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie "How to Build a Better Boy", opposite China Anne McLain and Noah Centineo, which became a smash hit for the channel.
In theatre, Berglund brought her dancing, singing, and acting skills to the stage, starring as Belle in Pasadena Playhouse's featured winter production "Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Rose" (2017). This play offered an updated version of the classic tale, featuring family-friendly magic with a comedic twist, dancing, contemporary music, and more.
A California native, Berglund has worked closely over the years with the Audrey Hepburn CARES Center, in association with the Children's Hospital Los Angeles, which provides services for suspected victims of child abuse and their families, as well as People Concern, an organization aiming to end homelessness across LA county. She is also an accomplished dancer and has been honored with a number of awards for her talents in lyrical, contemporary, ballet, pointe, hip-hop, tap, and jazz.
Berglund currently resides in the Los Angeles area.
