Lilliana Ketchman facts for kids
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Lilliana Ketchman
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Lilliana Belle Ketchman
June 23, 2008 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Lilly K |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Dance Moms |
| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Subscribers | 4.13 million |
| Total views | 692 million |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of May 5, 2025. | |
Lilliana Belle Ketchman (born June 23, 2008), known as Lilly K, is an American dancer, model, and social media star. She became famous for appearing on the TV show Dance Moms. Lilly K also has a very popular YouTube channel.
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Early Life and Dance Beginnings
Lilliana Ketchman was born on June 23, 2008. Her parents are Stacey and Christopher Ketchman. She also has an older brother named Caden. Her family comes from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Lilliana started dancing when she was just two years old. By age four, she was already competing in dance contests. She trained at the Campaneria Ballet School.
Lilly K's Career Journey
Becoming a YouTube Star
In 2015, Lilly K started her own YouTube channel. On her channel, she shares videos of her dance competitions. She also posts fun content like cooking, fashion tips, and games. Many of her videos feature pranks too.
As of May 2025, her channel has over 4.13 million subscribers. Her videos have been watched more than 692 million times. This huge online presence helped her get noticed by Abby Lee Miller from Dance Moms.
Dancing on Dance Moms
In 2015, someone suggested Lilly K try out for Dance Moms. Her mom was unsure at first because of Abby Lee Miller's reputation. But then, Abby Lee Miller started following Lilly K on social media.
Lilly K was asked to send videos of her dancing. At seven years old, she joined season six. She became part of the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) mini team. Her first solo dance, "Step by Step," won first place.
In 2017, Lilly K moved up to the ALDC Elite team. She won first place in the junior division at a national competition. During season seven, she also won a competition in Spokane, Washington.
Lilly K was the only team member to return for season eight. She won the overall competition in week 14 with her solo "Black Widow." Later, her solo "Straight Escape" earned a perfect score of 300. She performed this entire routine while wearing a straitjacket. At the national competition, she placed second in the junior division.
Music Video Appearances
Lilly K has also appeared in several music videos. She has worked with artists like Bianca Ryan and JoJo Siwa. She was also in Sia's music video for "Move Your Body."
In Sia's video, Lilly K played a young Sia. Many people praised her performance. Slate magazine said her dance moves made the video "so much fun to watch." In November 2020, Lilly K and her mom hinted at her own song and music video, "Underneath."
