Onjélee Phomthirath, from Columbus, Ohio, is a new dancer to Giordano Dance Chicago as a member of Giordano II this season. She spent many years of her youth learning at Pinnell Dance Centre under Jeri Pinnell, and recently graduated from Ohio State University with a BFA in Dance. During her time at OSU, she collaborated with her peers and BalletMet, and performed in the Dance Brazil Tour. She has danced with Bella Moxi Dance, and SALT 2 Contemporary Dance.