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THEATRE ARTIST

li'l bit about...

From the rural mountains and rolling hills, to the windy city.

Kalyssa is a playwright, puppet designer, sound designer, and performer.

Through the breath of the community that surrounds her, she makes theatre that inspires audiences to cultivate kindness, enhance empathy, and spark wonder. 

UPCOMING!

  • North Shore Center
    North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076, USA
    October 8 - November 1 Music Theater Works presents the first JIMMY BUFFET’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE in Chicago since its pre-Broadway run. Set sail for a tropical getaway with this feel-good musical packed with island vibes and beloved Buffett classics. Sound Designer: Carl Wahlstrom
  • Mudlark Theater
    Mudlark Theater, 1417 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
    November 12 - 15 The Tragedy of Harriet Denmark, Co-Chair of The Elsinore Middle School Theatrical Society: A Comedy Directed by Dana Anderson Written by Will Quam
  • Atheneum Center of Thought & Culture
    Atheneum Center of Thought & Culture, 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
    December 11-31, 2026 Written by Joe Landry Join us in December for a captivating retelling of It’s a Wonderful Life, retold as a 1940s-style live radio play. Every seat offers an up-close view of the beloved story of George Bailey, his guardian Clarence, & the town of Bedford Falls.
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I collect stories the way some collect stones.
Here I lay what I love: story reviews, melodies, and pieces of myself.
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