Deirdre Khoo (she/her) is a versatile multilingual actor who was born and raised in Singapore. She graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ (WAAPA) Bachelor of Music Theatre, having trained in music theatre, film & television.
Deirdre is most well-known in her role as Janet Weiss in the 50th Anniversary Production of the Rocky Horror Show in Australia. She made her professional debut in Darlinghurst Theatre Company's production of ONCE as Ex-Girlfriend, Swing and Dance Captain, in which she performed the lead role of 'Girl' on several occasions to great acclaim. Deirdre was also cast as Jess (u/s Belle & Little Fan) in the Old Vic's production of A Christmas Carol, showing in Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.
Deirdre's other performing credits include Allison Vernon-Williams in Cry-Baby, Maggie Winslow in A Chorus Line (dir. Crispin Taylor), Rosie in Mamma Mia! (dir. Shaun Rennie), Pepper in Maki Morita's Trash Pop Butterflies, Dance Dance Paradise (dir. Amelia Burke), Flute in A Midsummer Night's Dream (dir. Nicola Bowman), Scotty in Merrily We Roll Along (dir. Brent Hill), Julia O'Brien in a new Australian musical 2084 (dir. Sarah Courtis & Ellin Sears), and recorded an audio-experience album of a new musical RUTH (dir. Hayden Tee).
Deirdre would also like to pay respects to the Traditional Owners of the lands on which she lives and performs on.
Outside of performance, Deirdre co-founded a not-for-profit arts organisation, Future Oz Inc., that aims to works towards a greater inclusivity & diversity in the industry, while connecting music theatre students all across Australia. She is a skilled, diverse artist with training and lots of passion in theatre, film and television.
AWARDS
- Inaugural 2020 AOC Initiative: Semi-finalist
- Green Room Awards Nomination: Online performance of I Need You To See Me (produced by Vidya Makan)
