Eleanna Finokalioti | Featured Artist

Greek-born and New York City–based, Eleanna Finokalioti is an accomplished actress, mezzo-soprano, dancer, and recording artist whose career spans theatre, musical theatre, film, television, and concert performances. Her credits include appearances at Carnegie Hall and 54 Below, as well as Off-Broadway productions in New York (“Always Young”, in which she originated the role of Little Short Sally, and “Spirit of the Game”, as Sofia).

She starred as Sofia Vembo in “Sophia Vembo”, “I Remember You” during the 2024 GRis Festival in New York and as Maria Callas in “Onassis” at the American Theatre of Actors. Her screen credits include the Greek television series “One August Night”, based on Victoria Hislop’s bestselling novel, the film “The Waiter”, and ABC/Hulu’s “Betrayal”.

As a recording artist, Finokalioti collaborated with acclaimed classical guitarist Panagiotis Margaris on the album “Taxidia Psychis”, touring Greece and performing at the historic Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Her recordings also include a cover of “Elvis Can’t Help,” available on Apple Music and Spotify.

She is a recipient of the 54ONY Award for Best Ensemble for “Broadway Villains” and Best Performance Award for “Juliet” at the Olive Festival in Milan. She serves as a jury member for the Alpinale Film Festival in Austria and the San Francisco Greek Film Festival.

A passionate advocate for human rights and artistic expression, she brings her Greek heritage and international experience to a diverse body of work.

We are delighted to welcome Eleanna Finokalioti as our featured artist for an evening celebrating music, culture, and freedom.