Ilse Klink is an accomplished singer, actress and television personality.

This Cape Town born performer attained her BA Drama at Pretoria University and started her acting career at the Performing Arts Council of the Orange Free State.

She has been in the industry for the past 15 years and has been a part of many successful productions, they include: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, MARU, THE FANTASTICKS, BLOMTYD IS BLOEITYD, SLEGS VIR ALMAL, DIE AFRIKANER, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL, RENT, SHOWBOAT, THE FULL MONTY, DOES MY BUM WOBBLE? and THE AMEN CORNER for which she received a Naledi nomination.

Ilse was also part of the hugely successful BIG BAND BLAST, for which she won a Naledi Award, and CHICAGO (2005 & return season 2008) for which she received a Fleur du Cap 2005 nomination. She was recently seen at the Market theatre in BRER RABBIT.

Ilse is best known for her role as Vanessa in ISIDINGO for which she was awarded an Avanti in 2000. She was also recently seen in VILLA ROSA and 7de LAAN. Opening in August 2010, Ilse plays the role of Rosie, one of the leading roles in MAMMA MIA!