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ACTRESS
“Harris had the most challenging role, that of a straightlaced woman seduced in a matter of minutes, and sensitively instilled in her character a longing for romance and passion.” -Elias Stimac, The Off-Broadway Review
“The launch of RANT, tempts and tests audiences with live performance, music, dance and “in-your-face” sexuality.” -New York Times
“Kymberly Harris` Roxanne, spinning out tales of her sexual adventures in between running the office from her phone console, is a very neat bit of corporate culture caricature.” -Richard Christiansen, Chicago Tribune
“Thanks to an exceptional turn from Kymberly Harris as Trenton’s mom ‘Brianna’, the set up feels disturbingly authentic.” -The Killing Box
“This production possessed insanity in spades. As Linda, The Bronx bombshell who gets knocked-up every time she stops walking, Kymberly Harris was a force of nature.” –Scott Vogel, The Off-Broadway Review
“Kymberly was chosen by us from hundreds of applicants, joining a group of students we like to think of as being elite by definition.”
“Kymberly more than fulfilled our expectations, in every course she took and every moment she was with us.”
“Few students in our experience have been more diligent in extracting from the Actors Studio members who compromise our core faculty the lessons we’ve learned collectively during the long history of the studio.”
“Her avid curiosity, her unstinting demands on herself, her insatiable hunger for, and calm acceptance of, challenge, enriched her cohort’s twelve-week Repertory Season with her playwriting thesis (Rose’s Turn) and her acting thesis (Brilliant Traces).”
“While fulfilling the weighty requirements of her double major in acting and playwriting, Kymberly also demonstrated keen leadership skills in establishing our student newsletter, Talking Senses, and serving as its Editor for two years, while simultaneously founding Fresh Bread Productions, where she currently serves as Artistic Director.”
-James Lipton, Dean, The Actors Studio MFA and School of Dramatic Arts
WRITER/PRODUCER
“The mission of Phenom Features is to mentor students to learn the art of filmmaking, and the mission of Fresh Bread Productions is to use art to give back to the community,” says Kymberly Harris, Fresh Bread producer. “Our missions are holding hands on Using, if you will.” -Lauren Shapiro, Cheeky Chicago
“Harris brings up some interesting points in her script, questioning fidelity and freedom as her lead character gets drawn deeper into the shopkeepers web. Kate Marks staged and choreographed the piece for maximum effect, playing up the humorous moments to balance the sexual sequences. Together these woman have created a unique vision of how one indiscretion can change the course of many lives.” –Elias Stimac, The Off-Broadway Review
“Her writing thesis, Roses Turn, was socially significant, original, and entertaining at the same time. In my opinion, her work shined above many other pieces, showing her to be a gifted actress and writer sure to accumulate great success.” – Susan Batson
TEACHER
“Kymberly gave me the tools I needed to become an active artist, both on stage and off, and I am deeply grateful for the confidence I gained while in her classes” – Britt Lower
“Kymberly connects with each individual student to inspire them and direct them to reach their true acting potential.”- Patti Brent
“Not only did Kymberly further my acting abilities, but TheatresCool gave me a creative outlet where I left like I could express myself.”- Emma Blyth
“TheatresCool is truly a diamond in the rough. Not that BN is a rough town, but Theatrescool was certainly something I was looking for but never expected to find in the Midwest.” –Steve Christopher
“TheatresCool has provided me the opportunity to interact with other artists in a safe environment. I have learned so much from Kymberly and the other wonderful actors.” –Zachary Thomas
“Kymberly is certainly an expert in her field and great at preparing her students for the realities of the industry!” – Lori Marmion
“At TheatresCool the soul can breathe fresh air and the mind can explore depths of creativity that this hectic world barely leaves room for. TheatresCool – not just a place for actors, but a place for diverse open people.” –Markie Jo Crismon
“The method acting techniques we practice expand our range and capabilities, while giving us the opportunity to explore characters and stories from a wide range of genres, writers, and mediums.” -Marcus Smith
“Kymberly Harris’s professionalism and experience with the Method technique instructs and provides me with the capability to bring my characters to life. TheatresCool offers a safe and nurturing environment to explore all corners of my creativity.” – Kim Peavler
“This is the most fun learning experience I’ve ever had, its a very warm environment, and after the first few minutes you feel at home. Kymberly is an awesome teacher, her ability to help you bring the most out of a character is amazing.” -Zachary William Thomas
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SAG, AFTRA, AEA 5'5"
| FILM | ||
|---|---|---|
| USING | Phenom Features | d/Thomas Quinn |
| STORK | Heroic Age Studios | d/Omar McClinton |
| FINDING VIRGINIA | A Thomas C. Card Film | d/Thomas C. Card |
| SERIAL:AMORAL UPRISING | K.M Jamison Film | d/K.M Jamison |
| STALK MUCH | Bill Baykna Producisons | d/Bill Baykan |
| SATANIC PANIC | Marc Selz Productions | d/Marc Selz |
| DEATH BY BROADCAST | Plotchko Productions | d/Jon Steinhorst |
| THE GROUP | PAUL PEDITTO | d/Boris Wexler |
| MAKING THE MAN | MTM Productions | d/John Sussman |
| LEFTY | Obrigado Productions | d/Todd Looby |
| THE BORDERLINE | Film Montage | d/Jim Quatrocki |
| WITCHES NIGHT | Hay Moon Productions, Inc. | d/Paul Traynor |
| AWAKE | Plotchko Productions | d/Jon Steinhorst |
| THE NAVIGATOR | Veteran Pictures | d/Carlo Treviso |
| HERO MAN | Sin Productions | d/Peggy Dale |
| TELEVISION | |
|---|---|
| PILLOW TALKS - WEB SERIES | d/Boris Wexler |
| SEX IN THE CITY - HBO "Plus One Is the Loneliest Number" | d/Michael Patrick King |
| THEATRE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Dramatists | COPING | d/Steve Scott |
| Chicago Dramatists | WITH HER OLD BOYFRIEND | d/Greg Gerhard |
| Labyrinth Theatre | MIDNIGHT MOONLIGHT WEDDING CHAPEL | d/John Gould Rubin |
| Don't Tell Mama | BUMPING UMBRELLAS | d/Kate Marks |
| The Public Theatre | RANT | d/Paggy Suzuki |
| La Mama Etc. | RANT | d/Paggy Suzuki |
| The Cherry Lane | RANT | d/Paggy Suzuki |
| Present Company | LEO OSCAR'S BACKYARD | d/Leslie Bramm |
| Circle in the Square | BRILLIANT TRACES | d/Gene Lasko |
| Producers Club | SAVAGE IN LIMBO | d/CC Loveheart |
| Circle in the Square | MACBETH | d/Doug Moston |
| Actors Studio | NUNSENSE | d/Bill Riley |
| Actors Studio | MISS JULIE | d/Susan Batson |
| McCarter Theatre | CHRISTMAS CAROL | d/Emily Mann |
| Next Theatre | BANG THE DRUM SLOWLY | d/Eric Simonson |
| Court Theatre | THE MYSTERY CYCLE | d/Nicholas Rudall |
| National Jewish | THE SUNSHINE BOYS | d/Tom Gianis |
TRAINING & EDUCATION
- MFA, Actor's Studio, Acting/Playwrighting emphasis
- BA, Knox College, French/Theatre emphasis
- Acting: Susan Batson, Kyle Donnely, David Gideon, Gary Swanson, Arthur Penn
- Shakespeare: Doug Moston, Dance: Alvin Ailey, Singing: Jamibeth Margolis, Mary Setreakian, William Riley, Mat Eisenstein, Improv: Second City
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Artistic Director: Fresh Bread Productions/TheatresCool, www.TheatresCool.com, acting coach, director, singer, award-winning playwright, French, Taekwando, Yoga, www.KymberlyHarris.com