Kayla Jean
Kayla Jean (they/them) is a Cedar Rapids-based performer with a versatile background in theatre. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of California, Irvine, and an Associate Degree in Theatre Arts from San Joaquin Delta College. Kayla’s training is further bolstered by intensive programs, including the Trentino Music Festival in Italy and the Musical Theatre on Film Intensive at the Art of Acting Studio LA. On stage, Kayla has demonstrated a wide range of character work, from classical leads to contemporary musical roles. Notable credits include Roxane in 'Cyrano De Bergerac', Joan in 'Fun Home', and Georg in 'Spring Awakening'. They are a frequent collaborator with Theatre Cedar Rapids, appearing in productions such as 'Guys and Dolls', 'Frozen', and 'The Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience'. Kayla also served as the Dance Captain and while playing Anybodys in 'West Side Story' at the Tillie Lewis Theatre in Stockton, CA. Beyond their acting and vocal work, Kayla brings a disciplined physical presence to their performances. They are an advanced practitioner of Taekwondo and possess skills in stage combat. Whether taking on a solo dramatic role or contributing to an ensemble, Kayla Jean combines rigorous academic training with a dynamic, multifaceted approach to storytelling.
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Mary Poppins • Policeman/Ensemble • Theatre Cedar Rapids • Angie Toomsen • Cedar Rapids, United States
Guys and Dolls • Good Time Charley Bernstein/General Cartwright/Ensemble • Theater Cedar Rapids • Matthew Curtis • Cedar Rapids, United States
Frozen • Ensemble/Bulda understudy • Theatre Cedar Rapids • Angie Toomsen • Cedar Rapids, United States
Fun Home • Joan • Theatre Cedar Rapids • Angie Toomsen • Cedar Rapids, United States
The Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: A Rock Experience • Wilbur J Mole Rat Jr. • Theatre Cedar Rapids • Mic Evans • Cedar Rapids, United States
The Fundamentals • Artist 5/Soloist/Ensemble • UCI Performance Studio 1100 • Belle Flanegan • Irvine, United States
Quit Bitchin' • Female Company Swing • Robert Cohen Theatre • Lucas James Nelson • Irvine, United States
Spring Awakening • Georg • Auditorium Intercomunale di Primiero • Vincent DeGeorge • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
The Dumb Waiter • Ben • Nixon Theatre • Belle Flanegan • Irvine, United States
West Side Story • Anybodys/Dance Captian • Tillie Lewis Theatre • Nicole Howton • Stockton, United States
Cyrano De Bergerac • Roxane • Tillie Lewis Theatre • Greg Foro • Stockton, United States
Mamma Mia! • Friend of Sophie/Dance Ensemble • Tillie Lewis Theatre • Nicole Howton • Stockton, United States
The Addams Family • Alice Beineke • Lodi High Theatre • Marcus Goodman • Lodi, United States
Education
Art of Acting Studio LA • Musical Theatre on Film Intensive • Los Angeles, United States
Trentino Music Festival • Musical Theatre Program • Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
University of California, Irvine • Bachelor of Arts in Drama • Irvine, United States
San Joaquin Delta College • Associates Degree for Transfer in Theatre Arts • Stockton, United States