The Full Story of Broadway and Nickelodeon Star Elizabeth Gillies
Post Run High
iHeartPodcasts
1 • 4.5K Ratings
🗓️ 1 September 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Liz Gillies joins us for a candid conversation about her journey from Broadway to Victorious and beyond. She opens up about her childhood acting days, performing in 13 with Ariana Grande, the audition that led to Jade West, and how Nickelodeon shaped her life. Liz also reflects on moments of doubt in the industry, the pressure of being an actress, and the differences between Broadway and TV. With stories about board games at the Grande household, her marriage, and the key to longevity in her career, this interview offers a rare and authentic look at Liz Gillies’ life on and off screen.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome back to Post Run High. Today's guest is someone I have been so excited to sit down with, actress and singer Liz Gillies. You might know Liz from her breakout role on Victorious as Jade or from her unforgettable performance on Dynasty. Liz has always stood out to me for her wit, honesty, and the way she brings so much depth |
| 0:23.4 | and dimension into every role she takes on. |
| 0:25.8 | In this conversation, you're going to hear a side of Liz that fans don't always get to |
| 0:29.8 | see. |
| 0:30.1 | We talked about her early life and what first drew her into performing, her journey navigating |
| 0:35.1 | Hollywood, and the lesson she's learned along the way. |
| 0:38.2 | Liz is thoughtful, hilarious, and so refreshingly open. |
| 0:42.7 | So I just know you're going to love this one. |
| 0:45.4 | Before we jump in, I love hearing your ideas for the show. |
| 0:48.6 | So please follow me on Instagram at Kate Max and send me a DM with your dream guest picks for post run high. All right, |
| 0:54.7 | let's get into today's episode with Liz Gillies. |
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| 1:46.9 | Elizabeth Gillies, welcome to Post Run High. |
| 1:49.1 | Hi. |
| 1:49.8 | I feel like I have a poster on high, and I'm sweating, which is freaking me out. |
| 1:55.2 | Okay, you were just telling me a little bit about the lore behind. |
| 1:58.6 | You don't sweat. |
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