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 Instructor Maya Logan obtained her education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Honors College with dual degrees in Computational Biology and Public Policy and a minor in Neuroscience. Being a professionally trained commercial, film/TV, and musical theater actress, Maya’s passion is helping actors articulate their artistry and build a solid foundation…
Musical Theatre / Acting / Vocal Instructor Kenan Starnes is an award-winning, Charlotte based actor whose past few years have been spent exploring the world of acting for the camera and performing on stage. He has worked professionally in Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, and many other areas surrounding the Southeast, and has been on projects spanning…
Acting / Improv Instructor Jason Egger brings passion and expertise from diverse acting experiences in both plays and films. Having taken the lead in 4 productions from 2018 to 2023 in Charlotte, Jason has refined his craft through extensive character study, dynamic improvisation, and dedicated teamwork. Beyond the stage and screen, Jason has occasionally utilized…
Acting Instructor Lindsey is an Austin native but calls Charlotte her home. She discovered her love for the theater at a very young age playing the gatekeeper of OZ in an elementary school production, and began taking the business more seriously while living in Lyon, France where she studied under Alexander Laube at the Line…
Acting Instructor Erica J. Truesdale is an actor, singer, and spoken word artist born and raised in the small town of Edgemoor, South Carolina. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Performance from Winthrop University, Erica has gone on to study and perform in venues across the globe ranging from New York, Los Angeles,…
Musical Theater Instructor Michelle is beyond thrilled to be teaching at Acting Out Studio! A South Carolina native, Michelle has been acting for over a decade now on both on stage and screen. Some of her favorite credits include Gingy in Shrek: The Musical, Leanne in Puffs: Or Several Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain…
Musical Theater/ Acting/ Vocal Instructor Lily Jordan is originally from Charlotte, NC, and developed her love for singing, acting, and dancing from a young age. She really started to fall in love with her craft through school having had the opportunity to perform at the Blumey Awards several times throughout her time at Ardrey Kell…
Administrative Assistant Daniel Allen has always had a love of performing from a very young age. He was a student at Acting Out Studio for 3 years where he auditioned for Talent Inc. and has since been signed with Evolution Talent Agency. Daniel has studied and taken workshops with industry professionals such as Linda Watt,…