Christina Kiepper

MY STORY

7/31/2021

I’ve been described as funny and intense...

A single mom, I set aside the majority of my career goals to raise my son. Now that he's older the focus has shifted. Doors are opening to new possibilities as I’ve begun creating my own work.

Originally from Rochester, NY the birth place of several famous actors and comedians - Kristen Wiig, Taye Diggs, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robert Forster, John Lithgow - I grew up performing first in my mother’s kitchen. I spent hours in the attic perfecting these mini productions. I sang in the church choir, played snare drum in the marching band, and studied at Hochstein Music School. I graduated high school from Nazareth Academy and went on to earn a BFA in Theatre from Niagara University.

I’ve performed across many stages in Upstate NY and Arizona including Blackfriars Theatre, Artpark, and Tempe Center for the Arts. I started blogging in 2009 and then created a podcast called Living the Dream Acting. But the professional work I am most proud of so far is my one person show which premiered virtually during the pandemic.

You can follow my journey here on my website and on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn. You can also follow my blog at livingthedreamacting.blogspot.com.

Thank you!

TEACHING ARTIST BIO

12/27/2020

Christina Kiepper is a performer, writer, and theatre educator originally from Rochester, NY. An ASU Gammage Teaching Artist trained in the Kennedy Center Arts Integration Method, Christina specializes in helping children develop confidence through the art of storytelling and performance.

Christina has over 25 years of professional experience working with children and adults and is a long-standing member of the City of Sedona’s Artists in the Classroom program. In her teaching work she has taken on a variety of roles including director, choreographer, acting and dance instructor, and adjunct professor. Through the use of theatre games, improv, and arts integrated lessons her students are able to synthesize key ideas, cultivate public speaking skills, and become better collaborators all while having fun!

A graduate of Niagara University's BFA program in Theatre Arts, Christina is a multi-hyphenate performer working on stage and in film. She has performed on many stages in Upstate NY and Arizona including Artpark and Tempe Center for the Arts. When she’s not performing and teaching, she’s creating her own work.