Actor, Singer, Model, Coach
SAG/AFTRA Member, AGMA Member, Equity Eligible
Darilyn Burtley (she/her) is a Chicago-born actor, vocalist, and model whose career spans theatre, television, and concert stages. She has appeared with StarKid Productions in VHS Christmas Carol, starred in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s The Light in the Piazza and Jesus Christ Superstar, performed in Holiday Inn at Drury Lane, Song of Paradise at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and multiple productions with Porchlight Music Theatre.
On screen, Darilyn has co-starred in Chicago P.D. and The Chi, and she has toured internationally as a Featured Singer with Norwegian Cruise Line. Deeply connected to her musical roots, she credits the Chicago music scene from church choirs to the city’s rhythm and blues traditions for sharpening her ear. Special thanks to er Mom for daily voice training.
Darilyn sends endless gratitude to Gray Talent Group, her collaborators and her home stage co-star, Fantine Rizzo (the cat). She hopes Darryl Lynn Burtley is enjoying the show from his box seats in the clouds.
Welcome To My World
Darilyn celebrates 15 years in the industry by performing a classic.
What People Are Saying
“It is here that the proximity of the space truly enhances the experience, especially highlighting the overwhelming vocal talent and skill of Darilyn Burtley (Tryshia) who makes even the most difficult seem effortless.”
— Perform Ink Chicago
“…the charismatic Darilyn Burtley gets things off to a fine start with her beautiful, subtly jazzy rendering of “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man.”
— WTTW News
"...But the vocal gymnastics, the singing power… is not to be missed.”