Kyli Rae

Theater & Film Actress
Director & Choreographer

September, 2026
Welcome to the Rock

I have the privilege to choreograph Stages St. Louis' production of Come From Away in the fall. I'm really looking forward to bringing such an incredible true story to life. It's one of my all-time favorites and I'm really looking forward to bringing my own voice to the material.

June, 2026
Grease is the Word

I had the honor of directing of a production of Grease at Casa Mañana in Fort Worth, Texas. I was excited to work with an incredibly talented group of kids - some of the best Texas has to offer. We built the show, set it and performed it all under two weeks. It was an extremly tight timeline but the cast smashed it and the show was a huge success.

July, 2025
Rocking ABBA in the Rockies

I spent my summer strutting through Aspen, playing Tanya in Mamma Mia—tough life, right? It was an absolute blast getting to revisit this show in a role I’ve been dreaming about for years. Under the expert direction of Michael Bello, we earned rave reviews and quickly became local celebrities, with people stopping us on hiking trails all over town. And as a California kid, being back in the mountains felt like the ultimate soul therapy—just what I needed!

October, 2024
Papermill Playhouse

Most recently, I had the thrill of choreographing Paper Mill Playhouse’s brand-new production of Jersey Boys —the very first to originate in New Jersey, where the story itself began. The production shattered box office records and was hailed by The Star-Ledger as “a certified smash.” It was a joy to honor the legacy of this beloved classic while crafting movement that defined the Four Seasons’ story and reimagined moments with fresh energy that resonated with audiences in a whole new way.

Jersey Boys

BROADWAY CAST

Summer

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Flashdance

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Mamma Mia

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Grease!

EUROPEAN TOUR

A Bronx Tale

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Fame

EUROPEAN TOUR

Rock of Ages

LAS VEGAS COMPANY

Million Dollar Quartet

REGIONAL

The Academy Awards

FEATURED DANCER (2 Consecutive Years)

FBI: Most Wanted

COSTAR

Jersey Boys

FILM  (Dir: Clint Eastwood)

Jersey Boys

BROADWAY CAST

Summer

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Flashdance

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Mamma Mia

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Grease!

EUROPEAN TOUR

A Bronx Tale

BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR

Fame

EUROPEAN TOUR

Rock of Ages

LAS VEGAS COMPANY

Million Dollar Quartet

REGIONAL

The Academy Awards

FEATURED DANCER (2 Consecutive Years)

FBI: Most Wanted

COSTAR

Jersey Boys

FILM  (Dir: Clint Eastwood)
Agent Representation:
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Joey Fatone & Lance Bass

Me & My Hubby

Julianne Hough & Mark Ballas

Robert De Niro & Chaz Palminteri

Me on the Poster

Clint Eastwood

When I’m not performing onstage, I spend much of my time working behind the scenes to help bring projects to life. As a director, I enjoy guiding actors toward their strongest work and creating a supportive, collaborative environment in the room. I also offer one-on-one coaching sessions for actors preparing for important auditions, where I provide individualized attention to help them feel confident and prepared. With several years of teaching experience and positive feedback from students, I’m always excited to share what I’ve learned with other performers.

I started out dancing and performing before I could even spell “choreography,” and over time that passion led me to creating movement for productions across the country and beyond. Every project is a new adventure, and I love bringing fresh energy (and a few high kicks) to each one.

For More Info on my Directing and Choreography, Click Here.

When I'm not kicking ass and taking names, I'm devoting most of my time to helping other actors achieve their best in the room. I run four weekly Audition Technique Classes with a large body of students.

I also love to do one-on-one coaching sessions when actors need a personal touch to nail a big audition coming up. After several years of teaching I've gotten consistently rave reviews and would love to lend my expertise to any other actors who need to up their game.

For More Info on my Acting Classes and Coaching Sessions, Click Here.

Actress / Director / Choreographer