Kaléa was born in Jacksonville, FL to a Navy family and thus spent her life exploring the world. She has lived on both coasts of the United States, Japan, Bahrain and South Korea and has been fortunate enough to visit China, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Guam, Australia, Italy, England, Jamaica, and Mexico. As as child, Kaléa was intrigued with the stories of each culture she experienced and fell in love with sharing these stories. Each place she moved she remained active in educational and community theatre, while still dedicating herself to the dance training she began at age 2. Though most of Kaléa's adult life has been spent pursuing a career in medicine and global health (obtaining two Bachelor’s from Florida State in Biology and International Affairs and currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health), she has since transitioned back into the arts in the realm of professional theatre. When not on stage, you can find Kaléa competing in pageants, working with non-profit conservationist groups, reading (or writing) novels, or binge watching her favorite franchises.  

Height: 5'2"             Weight: 120 lb             Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano

Professional

Training

Mamma Mia! | Alhambra Theatre and Dining | Jacksonville, FL

Ensemble

Ain’t Misbehavin’ | Alhambra Theatre and Dining | Jacksonville, FL

Charlene/Swing

Big the Musical | Alhambra Theatre and Dining | Jacksonville, FL

Mrs. Kopecki/Ensemble

Kaléa (Turn Back O Man)

Godspell | Alhambra Theatre and Dining | Jacksonville, FL

Shawanda/Ensemble

Elf the Musical | Alhambra Theatre and Dining | Jacksonville, FL

Ensemble

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery | Tampa Bay, FL

Educational/Community

Cinderella

Cinderella | Seoul, Korea

Gertrude McFuzz

Suessical the Musical | Suffolk, VA

Education:

• Master’s in Public Health, George Washington University (2020) 

• B.S in Biological Science, B.S in International Affairs,

• Florida State University (2016)

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Acting and Voice:

• LaVilla School of the Arts

• Joleen Neighbours (Nansemond River High School)

• Hugh Copeland (Hurrah Players)

• Eugenie Bondurant (Patel Conservatory)

• Mark Lubas (Patel Conservatory)

• Jill Donellan (Hollywood Acting Studio Jax)

• Rachel Anton

Workshops:

• FPTA (Florida Professional Theatres Association)

• Destination Broadway- New York, Launch Showcase-Chicago

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Dance (12+ years):

• Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Tap

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Modeling:

• Sessions Modeling Studio Graduate

(Print, Commercial, Runway)

Scarecrow

The Wizard of Oz | Suffolk, VA

Alice in Wonderland | Suffolk, VA

White Rabbit

Mamma Mia! | Actor's Playhouse | Coral Gables, FL 

Lisa

Camelot | Actor's Playhouse | Coral Gables, FL 

Lady Catherine

Grease | Suffolk, VA

Cha Cha DiGregorio

Personal Skills

Our Town | Suffolk, VA

Mrs. Gibbs

Shakespeare Abridged | Richmond, VA

Adam

Freedom is My Middle Name | Norfolk, VA

Alisa

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead | Richmond, VA

Guildenstern

Elf/Ensemble

Shrek the Musical | Jacksonville, FL

Ensemble

Aladdin | Norfolk, VA

Narrator

Snow Angel | Jacksonville, FL

Christmas Post | Jacksonville

Ensemble

• Pageantry: Miss St. John’s River USA 2019, Miss Black and Gold, Miss Sunshine Foundation, Miss America Organization (Miss River City 2017, Miss Jacksonville 2018, Top 10 at Miss Florida, 3 Talent Awards), Miss Florida U.S. International (Top 15)

• Cheerleading – 10 years

• Stunts, Jumps, Choreography, Coaching 

• Right and Left Splits

• Modeling

• Writing - Author of A Reader’s Wish)

• Horseback Riding

• Accents/Dialects –American Southern, British, Southeast Asian

• Emergency Medical Care (former EMT)
• Valid Passport, Valid Driver’s License, Emergency Vehicle Driver

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One Bethlehem Night | Jacksonville, FL

Ensemble

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