Owner/Founder

Owner/Founder of Acting Out Studio As the founder of Acting Out Studio, Kamber Hejlik brings over 30 years of experience as an actor and more than 15 years of coaching and developing talent for film and television. What began in her home state of California—the first home of Acting Out Studio—has grown into an award-winning training program recognized throughout the Southeast for its excellence in…

Acting Instructor

Acting Instructor Aleshia Price is a Charlotte, North Carolina native, who most recently starred in the feature films THE LOVE APP and ALL WE GOT. In addition to being a producer on the project, Aleshia also starred in the limited series OGDEN. Some of her other notable credits include some award-winning short films and regional…

Improv Director / Social Media Director

Improv Director / Social Media Director Karla Dingle has spent her life on stage. She began theater classes at the age of five and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Theater from the University of Georgia in 1998. Since discovering improv in 2009, Karla has continued to hone her craft through workshops and…

Acting / Taping Instructor

Acting / Taping Instructor Remy Wallace has been a working actor for over 20 years, having studied and performed in Philadelphia, New York City, Los Angeles, and now Charlotte. He has worked on stage, film, television, commercials, industrial and independent films, and web series. Remy’s education and performance career began at Walnut Street Theater in…

Acting/Taping Instructor

Acting/Taping Instructor Scott DeFalco is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with a dynamic career spanning various facets of the business. From national voice-over work for Taco Bell to co-hosting on ESPN radio and executive producing feature films, Scott’s versatility and talent are undeniable. A native of New Jersey, Scott played football and ran track at…

Acting / Improv / Musical Theater / Vocal Instructor

Acting / Improv / Musical Theater / Vocal Instructor Brandi is a Cornelius, NC native who has had a passion for performance from a young age, singing, dancing, and acting for anyone who would watch. She spent her younger years building up experience wherever she could, singing the national anthem for Charlotte Knights and Bobcats,…

Acting / Improv Instructor

Acting / Improv Instructor John Bonds is an Atlanta, GA native, having moved to Charlotte in 2019. Most recently, he has starred in award winning short film, “Gotcha”, the feature film “Another Christmas”, and the limited series “Ogden”. John performs live sketch comedy with ScrewUp TV and live improv with Mom’s Adhesive. With just over…

Acting & Theater Instructor

Hailey Nicole Ralston is a versatile actor, singer, and dancer based in Charlotte, NC, with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She began performing at just 2 ½ years old and has since built an impressive résumé spanning film, television, theatre, and commercials. Hailey is best known for her breakout role in Universal Pictures’ The Black Phone and Nickelodeon’s California Dreaming. Her credits also include standout appearances in Fox Searchlight Pictures’ The Eyes of Tammy Faye, HBO’s hit series The Righteous Gemstones, and the fan-favorite The Summer I Turned Pretty. In addition to her film and television work, Hailey has appeared in numerous national commercials and independent films, and has had the honor of performing at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall. A proud alumna of Acting Out Studio, Hailey trained there for six years before joining the faculty at just 17 years old. Drawing from her professional experience and industry knowledge, she now teaches a variety of acting classes, private coaching sessions, and directs musical theatre productions. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of performers, Hailey is dedicated to helping her students build confidence, sharpen their craft, and reach their full potential.

Vocal Instructor

Brianna Florian-Perrin is a 29 year old Professional Vocalist/Character Performer with a Fine Arts Degree in Theatre and a minor in Humanities. Born and raised in North Carolina! Ms. Perrin studied at Milligan College in Johnson City, TN. Since the age of eight she was trained in Classical Italian studying and performing all over. She…

Improv | Musical Theater Instructor

Improv | Musical Theater Instructor Stuart Ranson has been performing, writing, and teaching music and improv comedy since 1997. He completed the training programs of The Second City, Annoyance Theater, and Improv Olympic. In addition to performing with The Second City National Touring Company, and being a founding member of internationally renowned music improv troupe…