Kelleia Sheerin

Kelleia is a wild-west born American actor/dancer/director/choreographer. Equal parts performer and creator, Kelleia is a rare broad who has carved out a career telling bewitching, quick-silvered stories of people on the verge of the either a break down or a break through. At 16, legendary choreographer Jackie Sleight invited her to move to LA to join her professional jazz dance company 'A Sleight Touch'. During her first concert with the company Kelleia danced alongside one of her early heroes - French artist Marine Jahan (dance-double for Jennifer Beals in Flashdance, the uber-movie that turned Kelleia into a devoted warrior for all things sexy & sublime). She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA in Italian language, literature, art, history and culture. In 2003, she originated the role of Billie "Veruka" Wynette in Urban Cowboy on Broadway. Kelleia has built her reputation on an inherent understanding of the work, a respect for the unpredictable, the 10,000 hours of a professional and the ability to solve anything.Grew up in Carson City/Lake Tahoe. First professional job -The Nutcracker Suite. Moved to Italy at 20 and stayed for 2 years. Created the designer hip-bag, The Luna Bag. Show less «