Louis A. Williams, Jr., made his LA Opera debut in 2014 as the solo dancer in La Traviata, and returns for the 2019 revival.

His theater credits include several productions at MUNY in St. Louis, numerous productions including Catch Me If You Can, Elf, Nice Work if You Can Get It and A Chorus Line at Musical Theatre West, Steve Wynn's Showstoppers at the Wynn Las Vegas, and Aladdin and his Winter Wish at the Pasadena Playhouse. He has been a solo dancer in Aida and Rinaldo for Lyric Opera of Chicago and Don Giovanni and Salome for Opera Theatre of St. Louis. Film credits include The Aerialist. He has worked with Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Fergie, Neon Trees, Ariana Savalas and Ben Vereen. He earned his BFA from Webster University, with additional training at The Ailey School and Dance Theatre of Harlem.