Ellen ten Damme is one of the Netherlands’ most versatile performing artists. As a singer, actress and performer, she moves effortlessly between genres, languages and artistic disciplines. With her distinctive voice, theatrical presence and musical curiosity, she has captivated audiences for decades. Performing in multiple languages and skilled in instruments including violin, piano and guitar, Ellen is renowned for her intense and layered stage performances.
She gained national recognition through her work in theatre, film and television, with roles in productions such as De Kleine Blonde Dood, No Trains No Planes, Pleidooi and Jiskefet. Alongside her acting career, she has built an impressive musical profile through solo albums, theatrical concert productions and collaborations with leading ensembles and musicians, including the Metropole Orkest, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and various international artists.
In her performances, Ellen seamlessly intertwines music, storytelling and imagination in a way that is entirely her own. At Stiftfestival, she brings that same theatrical energy to the stage, where her love of music and narrative comes together in a unique encounter with the audience.
