Theresa Tilly: Theresa Tilly. Actress: The Evil Dead. Theresa Tilly made a monstrous feature film debut as Shelly in Sam Raimi's influential classic, The Evil Dead (1981). After working as a stand-up comedian in her hometown of Detroit, she set her sights on acclaimed improv comedy troupe The Second City Chicago. Her work there earned her a role on a sketch comedy pilot called YouTV, co-starring alongside late-night TV legend Steve Allen....
Known For: The Evil Dead (Shelly(as Sarah York)), The Prototype (Jenna), Oz the Great and Powerful (Quadling Seamstress), Back in the Day (Mrs. Miller)