We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lizzie Buller a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Lizzie, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

It may sound super cliché, but I feel like I’ve always instinctually known I wanted to be a professional in the artistic field. Ever since I was a baby, I always loved performing, whether it was creating skits with my brothers, making up songs to remember my math formulas in elementary school, or putting on many impromptu dance performances for my parents each night after dinner, I have always loved to perform. In sixth grade, I performed in my first musical and fell in love with the entire artistic process. From learning music in rehearsals, to developing my character and learning my lines, to finally putting the show on stage, I felt so fulfilled and at home on stage. Through that experience, my love for performing was solidified, and I knew I wanted to pursue it professionally.

Lizzie, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Lizzie Buller, and I am an actress, singer, and dancer from New York City. I started training as an artist when I was three, initially as a dancer, but soon after, I took on acting and singing. The arts have always been a massive part of my life. Growing up, my parents filled our house with music and art, and my grandmother was also an opera singer, so I was raised with an artistic appreciation instilled in me. I have performed in many plays in musicals; some of my favorites include Mary Poppins, The Addams Family, and 42nd Street. I also train at Broadway Dance Center in NYC and am a member of their AIM Dance Company. After signing with a talent agent in 2020, I have started auditioning and working professionally, on HBO Max’s Gossip Girl and in other short/indie films, such as Manic Beauty, Margot, and Nights And Days In America. In addition to acting and dancing, music has always been a huge part of my life. I recently released my first cover EP, Volume One, which is now available on all streaming platforms. Throughout my journey, I have been lucky to have a phenomenal support system that encourages me to be the best version of myself every day.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most important and rewarding aspect of my life as an artist is that I have the opportunity to explore complex subject matters and use the craft of acting as a vital tool for unlocking discovery, divergent perspectives, and human empathy. As an actor, I have the rare opportunity to explore every aspect of a character and express what is transcendent, unique, and universal about them. The arts offer a safe space to explore challenging topics individually and collectively. In addition to this aspect, I feel so at home while performing. There is a certain adrenaline that I feel when a curtain rises or a director calls “action” that is unlike any other.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

Specifically for actors, there is no exact roadmap to “making it.” Everyone’s journey is very different, and this can make it quite difficult to set yourself on a path to success. Thankfully, living in the 21st century, we have the internet at our fingertips, as well as an array of literature on how to approach this craft. One of my favorite books about the business comes from someone I look up to greatly, and happens to be one of my favorite acting coaches ever, Matt Newton. In his book, The No B. S. Guide to the Acting Biz, he covers all major bases of the professional world as an actor and answers nearly all questions someone would have about the business, from singing with an agent, the ins and outs of the casting process, and the importance of social media. In my opinion, this book is the holy grail for all actors, as it gives you all the necessary tools for success while emphasizing the importance of self-agency and creating your own work! I have constantly referred to this book throughout my journey and encourage all actors to give it a read.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lizziebuller.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/lizziebuller/
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lizziebuller
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/@lizziebuller
• Other: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lizziebuller/volume-one

Image Credits
Full Out Creative, Jaqueline Minnick