Rylie is an actor, singer-songwriter, musician, and multi-talented performer with experience spanning film, theatre, commercials, series, industrials, and live music. She stars as Bridget in the feature film Not My Dog, with notable stage roles including Matilda in Matilda the Musical, Fan in A Christmas Carol, Katie in School of Rock, and Hope in the regional tour of Stand Up Speak Out.
In addition to acting, Rylie is an accomplished vocalist and guitarist and an emerging songwriter. She writes her own original music, developing songs from the initial lyrics and melodies through arrangement and performance. She performs her originals live on guitar, along with music spanning pop, country, folk, Americana, and rock. Rylie performs alongside her dad, Dan, who accompanies her on guitar and backing vocals. She also records and develops her music in her professional home studio.
Rylie is well known for performing the National Anthem at numerous sporting events, including the WNBA, Hartford Yard Goats, and Hartford Wolf Pack, and was the Connecticut state winner of the VFW National Anthem singing contest.
Her creativity extends beyond music and performance.
Rylie wrote the full-length, two-act play Finding Your Voice, which received an honorable mention at the Chestnut Street Playhouse Playwright Festival. Whether she is acting, writing a song, playing guitar, or performing live, storytelling is at the center of Rylie’s work.
Starring Rylie Pennington. With Eric Roberts, Dan Laura, Marika, Domincyzk, Jeremy London, Robert Ri'Chard, Ashley Ottesen, Sal Rendino, and Analise Scarpaci
Rylie's showcase performance for Broadway Artists Alliance 2025
























Here you will find a Voice Over recording along with two recorded songs from the musical about bullying, Stand Up Speak Out, written by Jill Nesi.
Rylie Pennington
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.