Katie O’Grady is founder and owner of Acting for Kids & Teens, the Northwest’s premier acting studio.
Coach Aaron Fitzgerald
Aaron Fitzgerald has worked as an actor in TV & Film plus stage and as a casting director for CBS/Paramount Pictures.
Coach Danielle Valentine
Danielle Valentine enjoys performing in theater and in front of the camera. She has a passion for working with youth in music & theater.
Coach Austin Young
Austin Young resume includes: Netflix’s The Black Mirror, Warner Bros.’ Gotham, CBS’ The Detour, and more.
Coach Chris Conner
Chris Conner is an accomplished actor and can be seen on STARZ-Gaslit, Netflix-Altered Carbon & heard in the popular podcast Agent Stoker.
Coach Katie Prentiss
Katie has received multiple awards as an actor, writer, director, and producer including best original screenplay IndieX Film Fest.
Coach Erin Way
Erin Way is an actor and storyteller, with over 15 years of TV/Film experience in LA. After graduating from PSU with a BA in Theatre Arts.
Coach Mikyla Bordner
Mikyla Bordner has been acting for 15 years on stage and in front of the camera.
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.
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.
Serena Audrey
Social Media Coordinator & Coach
Serena trained at AFKT in the Advanced & Master program. She currently is a student at Portland State University.
Jessica More
Program Director
Jessica has a background in running multiple business’. Her passion for kids and community makes her an awesome team leader.
Hallie Beatty
Program Manager
With a degree in Communications: Cinema and Television Arts from Cal. State University – Fullerton, Hallie is major TV & Film buff.