A native Hoosier, Deborah Hill holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from Anderson University and a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Louisville. Deborah has performed with regional theatres and opera companies in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Oregon. Favorite roles include: Ellie May in Showboat with Kentucky Opera, Grace Farrell in Annie Jr. with The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Martha in The Secret Garden with Opera Bend, and Christine Colgate in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with Actors Theatre of Indiana.
Certified in Levels I, II, and III of Somatic Voicework The Lovetri MethodTM, Deborah is passionate about healthy vocal technique and integrating it into musical theatre and contemporary commercial music. With a focus on healthy singing and authentic storytelling, Deborah has worked with musical theatre students at Wright State University and Anderson University as well as private voice students pursuing auditions and careers in musical theatre.
At Ball State, Deborah teaches Musical Theatre Voice, Intro to Singing Actor, Basic Musicianship, and Acting. She resides in Fortville, IN with her husband Matt and their two children.