Eli graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from The University of Michigan Music School in 2006; having been a part of the Musical Theatre Department, one of the most renowned programs of its kind.  While in the Musical Theatre Program, he had the pleasure of appearing in multiple productions, including holding starring roles in A CHORUS LINE and A MISDUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.  Eli also has received collegiate training as an orchestral conductor.  Eli's artistic education also includes two seasons at Interlochen's Center for the Fine Arts, also with a focus in Musical Theatre and Operetta.  In addition to his talents on stage, he is also an accomplished musician playing the guitar, bass, percussion, piano, trumpet, and french horn.

Eli is also a credited Music Director and Orchestrator.  His current project, GREEN EYES- a new kind of musical written by Brian Mazzaferri, credits Eli as the original music director and orchestrator.  Eli also played guitar on the original cast recording.  GREEN EYES will have a one-time engagement at The Public Theatre's Joe's Pub on May 13, 2007 @ 12pm, as well as a two week stay at Theatre Building Chicago in July, 2007.  For more information go to www.myspace.com/greeneyesmusical.