Meet Jillian Ritter, Belleville East High School Senior, bringing her original pop sound back to the Fabulous Fox for the second time! Jillian will be performing her original song “Fooled Me Once”, which was born from a challenging experience that pushed her emotionally but also helped her turn something difficult into something meaningful. She hopes it reminds audiences that there’s light in tough situations, and maybe even some humor in the mistakes we all make.
Jillian has been singing since age 3, performing with her dad and his band almost as soon as she could hold a mic! She draws inspiration from artists like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, Kelly Clarkson, and Lauren Daigle for their ability to balance edginess with brightness. In addition to songwriting and releasing her original music, she is passionate about acting, musical theatre, and traveling.
Jillian loves performing to connect with people in a unique way — whenever she’s on stage, she feels she’s exactly where she’s supposed to be.
Come cheer on Jillian at the 2026 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition Final round on January 24 at the @foxtheatrestl! Grab your FREE tickets here:16TH ANNUAL TEEN TALENT COMPETITION | Metrotix – Fox Theatre Saint Louis