about me:

Born and raised in Sacramento California, Abiola Obatolu was brought up in a small suburb with her sister and parents, all of whom instilled in her the passion she has for the arts today. Growing up in a Nigerian household, Abiola was always surrounded by culture, music, and history. Whether it was listening to Fela Kuti with her Dad and talking endlessly about Nigeria’s political history, or choreographing dances with her Mom for parties, Abiola has always felt deeply connected to the rich art that her culture offers. Although she didn't know it then, this deep appreciation for music and history would lead her to discover her love for theater. After years of planning to be a history major, one theatre class in her junior year would change the trajectory of her life, and set her on the path to to studying Acting at Carnegie Mellon University and pursing a career in the Arts.

Professionally, Abiola has had the wonderful opportunity of working with Dianne Paulus in her production of Romeo and Juliet at the American Repertory Theatre, in which she portrayed Lady Montague and understudied Juliet and Lady Capulet. She has also understudied in the regional tour of Odyssey directed by Lisa Peterson and this past year, was apart of the Broadway ensemble of Othello, directed by Kenny Leon. ‍ ‍

Abiola is firm believer in the arts and its ability to transform lives and create impactful change. She seeks to use her platform to advocate for social justice and the protection of our civil and human rights.