Meet the Team

Katie O’Grady is founder and owner of Acting for Kids & Teens, the Northwest’s premier acting studio.

Vin spent seven years on Broadway as Tom Collins in “Rent”. He is an accomplished actor, producer, artistic director, published writer and painter.

Danielle enjoys performing in theater and in front of the camera. She has a passion for working with youth in music & theater.

Katie has received multiple awards as an actor, writer, director, and producer including best original screenplay IndieX Film Fest.

Aaron Fitzgerald has worked as an actor in TV & Film plus stage and as a casting director for CBS/Paramount Pictures.

Coach & Social Media Coordinator
Serena trained at AFKT in the Advanced & Master program.  She currently is a student at Portland State University.

Mikyla Bordner has been acting for 15 years on stage and in front of the camera.

Austin Young resume includes: Netflix’s The Black Mirror, Warner Bros.’ Gotham, CBS’ The Detour, and more.

Coach & Improv Extraordinaire
Nick Medina is a performer, director, and educator with two decades of experience onstage.

Erin Lehn has been a voice actor for more than 20 years. Her voice can be heard all over the globe in commercials, video games & more. 

Program Director
Jessica has a background in running multiple business’.  Her passion for kids and community makes her an awesome team leader.

Program Manager
With a degree in Communications: Cinema and Television Arts from Cal. State University – Fullerton, Hallie is major TV & Film buff.

Eric Martin Reid has been acting professionally for over 15 years. He is a graduate of the Professional Actor’s Training Program.