Zuri Clarno is a senior Musical Theatre major at the University of Michigan. She will receive her BFA with honors in May of 2026. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, she’s got “Ohio blood, but a Michigan heart.” Her earliest days were spent reading, writing, and exploring the world around her. Being outdoors is one of her greatest creative resources.

As an artist, Zuri draws on her emotional depth to capture the pulse of our shared existence. Art has an inherent capacity to change the world and must be engaged in with that mindset.

Most recently, she participated in the cultural exchange semester at LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts), specializing in classical acting. While there, she played Susan in “The Witch of Edmonton” and Olivia in “Twelfth Night.”