Elizabeth Creighton

Elizabeth Creighton is a Lecturer and Accompanist at Millikin University, holding joint appointments in the School of Theatre & Dance and School of Music. She provides accompaniment for diverse classes, choral ensembles, and theatre productions while serving as Musical Director for major productions including Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Little Shop of Horrors, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Education

• Millikin University (2001)

Her professional expertise centers on Musical Theatre direction, Music Education pedagogy, and Piano Performance techniques. She designs curriculum for music education majors through her course Piano Skills for Teaching Vocal Music, emphasizing practical keyboard skills essential for classroom instruction and vocal accompaniment.

Notable career highlights include keyboard performance for the National Tour of Wicked. She is currently preparing for the 2025-2026 season as Musical Director for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder and The Great American Trailer Park Musical, continuing her legacy of mentoring emerging theatre artists at Millikin.