Liliane Klein
Liliane Patricia Zoe Klein (born July 26, 1980) is an American theatre and television actress, singer, and plus-size model. Klein was born in New Hyde Park, New York. She graduated from Boston University College of Fine Arts, School of Theatre Arts in 2002 with her BFA cum laude in Acting. She is known for her roles as Helen in Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig", and as Terry the Turtle in the PBS television series "Kid Fitness". She became a plus-size model in 2002. She is a company member of Connecticut Free Shakespeare as well as a  member of The Players. She is the vocal guide for Rose on the Stage Stars karaoke CD of "Gypsy". Awards and nominations. In 2006 she was nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award at the 2nd Annual New York Innovative Theatre Awards for Best Actress for her portrayal of Rosemary Clooney in "I Wanna Be Rosie" at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club. In 2007 she was nominated for an Elliot Norton Award at the 25th Annual Elliot Norton Awards for Outstanding Actress for her portrayal of Helen in Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig" in both the Bay Area and  New England premieres of the play. In 2008 she was nominated for an IRNE Award for Best Actress Drama for her portrayal of Helen in Neil LaBute's, "Fat Pig" (2004). In 2010 she was nominated for a Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle (BATCC) Award for her portrayal of Helen in Neil LaBute's "Fat Pig" (2009).