Katie O’Grady is founder and owner of Acting for Kids & Teens, the Northwest’s premier acting studio.
Coach Vin Shambry
Vin spent seven years on Broadway as Tom Collins in “Rent”. He is an accomplished actor, producer, artistic director, published writer and painter.
Coach Danielle Valentine
Danielle enjoys performing in theater and in front of the camera. She has a passion for working with youth in music & theater.
Coach Katie Prentiss
Katie has received multiple awards as an actor, writer, director, and producer including best original screenplay IndieX Film Fest.
Serena Audrey
Coach & Social Media Coordinator
Serena trained at AFKT in the Advanced & Master program. She currently is a student at Portland State University.
Coach Erin Lehn
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.

Hallie Beatty
Program Manager
With a degree in Communications: Cinema and Television Arts from Cal. State University – Fullerton, Hallie is major TV & Film buff.
Nick Medina
Coach & Improv Extraordinaire
Nick Medina is a performer, director, and educator with two decades of experience onstage.
Coach Eric Martin Reid
Eric Martin Reid has been acting professionally for over 15 years. He is a graduate of the Professional Actor’s Training Program.