BIO
Born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii. Kira began performing at the age of 6 playing a ladybug in the musical "Angels and Lambs, Ladybugs and Fireflies". Over the years she has performed in a number of musicals, as well as studying Shakespeare and Children's theater. As a singer, Kira has performed background vocals on studio recordings and performed live at numerous venues in Hawaii. Kira has also worked as a spokesmodel for Clinique, Loreal and many other companies through L.A. Image modeling. Competing in local pageants, Kira won the title of Miss Aloha Hawaii Teen and Miss Congeniality. As a teen, Kira co-hosted a local television program showcasing the many activities of Hawaii's youth called "High Voltage". A project that allowed her to hone her interviewing skills and learn to be comfortable in front of the camera. As a host of the show for 5 years it was an experience that brought many opportunities and memories she will never forget. Her work on "High Voltage" brought her into the world of film and television. Kira has worked on a number of network shows and feature films and has appeared in national and regional commercials. Most recently seen in a national holiday spot for Petsmart pet stores. Kira enjoys cooking in her free time and watches the Food Network religiously. She also enjoys mountain biking, swimming, exercising, reading and spending time with her husband and 3 pugs!
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TRAINING
Kira trained for 2 years at AIA Actor's Studio in Burbank, CA. Some of the talented and influential industry professionals she has met and trained with include:
Kate McGregor-Stewart (Acting Coach)
Boise Thomas (Bookin'! Commercial training)
Pamela Shae (Former Sr. VP of Talent and Casting for Spelling Television)
Paul Weber (C.S.A. MGM Television)
Linda Phillips-Palo (C.S.A.)
Patrick Baca (C.S.A.)
Gilda Stratton (C.S.A.)
David Zucker (Director)
Jason Alexander (Master Class-of "Seinfeld")
Carol Goldwasser (C.S.A.)
Kim Foster (Casting Director)
Todd Sherry (Patrick Rush Casting)
Kari Kurto (Dava Waite Casting)
Peter Pappas (Valko/Miller Casting)
Scott Lairson (Donna Rosenstein Casting)
Lisa Soltau (Junie Lowry-Johnson Casting)
Lonnie Hammerman (Gary Zuckerbrod)
Samantha Finkler (FMW Casting)
Andy Henry (Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting)
Lisa Ystrom (Tim Payne Casting)
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