Lily Holleman is a multifaceted actress whose work defies categorization. She has showcased her comedic chops opposite her childhood hero Tracey Ullman in the Showtime series "Tracey Ullman's State of the Union" and as "Lisa" on Showtime's "Shameless". Her dramatic range is evident in her roles as the wife of a Navy SEAL on CBS' "NCIS: New Orleans" and as a recovered meth addict and unwed mother fighting for custody in John Wells' NBC/TNT police drama "Southland".
In feature films, Lily has played a lovely college coed in "Tenure", a tough-as-nails gas station proprietor in "How I Got Lost", and a lead character in the drama "@urFRENZ", earning her numerous best actress and rising star awards.
On stage, Lily has surprised audiences with her versatility, playing a pregnant teenager in the Boston Court's "Bleed Rail", a male role in "All About Walken", and a pivotal character in "Circle Mirror Transformation" at South Coast Rep. She has also appeared in productions at the Geffen Theatre and South Coast Rep.
Born in Washington, D.C., Lily attended Washington and Lee University, where she earned a degree in Art History and won the John Graham Award in Fine Arts. She currently serves as President and Chairman of the Board of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, an organization founded in 1925 by Hollywood giants.
Lily's upcoming projects include the period spoof "The Love Witch", the dark comedy "The Lady Killers", which she co-produced, and the character drama "Home to Roost". Despite her versatility, Lily's performances are characterized by ferocity, integrity, innate decency, and an insatiable appetite for exploration.
