OVERVIEW & INTRODUCTION |
cover image: "Its a Wonderful LIfe" Chemainus Theatre Festival 2023
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Based in Victoria since 2011, Kirsten is a professional actor who has lived in six cities in Canada and has performed in theatres across North America. A critically acclaimed and multi-talented performer, she has played leading roles in dramas, comedies and musicals, as well as in film and television, voice over and radio. She is represented by LUCAS Talent Vancouver. See acting credits & resume on this page.
She is acclaimed as an improvisor and comedienne, bringing her unique and hilarious solo character pieces to numerous comedy variety stages and festivals. (see comedy credits here) . Kirsten is the founding Artistic Director of Broad Theatrics, a theatre company best known for SIN CITY LIVE IMPROV Serial, a wildly successful weekly show that was directed by and co-produced with partner Ian Ferguson, and ran for more than 150 episodes over 8 seasons.
A member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada, Kirsten has written a number of plays, and created & toured several solo shows. more on the writing page.
Kirsten enjoys sharing her love of the performing arts, teaching improv to full-time acting students at accredited schools, and offering her acclaimed Stand up Comedy course through Broad Theatrics. Upcoming classes are found here.
In recent years she has returned to her life-long passion for dance; (photos on the Dance Gallery ) training and performing with Passion & Performance and other studios, and also teaching & choreographing First Dance Wedding Lessons! Know an engaged couple? check out the packages here
She is acclaimed as an improvisor and comedienne, bringing her unique and hilarious solo character pieces to numerous comedy variety stages and festivals. (see comedy credits here) . Kirsten is the founding Artistic Director of Broad Theatrics, a theatre company best known for SIN CITY LIVE IMPROV Serial, a wildly successful weekly show that was directed by and co-produced with partner Ian Ferguson, and ran for more than 150 episodes over 8 seasons.
A member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada, Kirsten has written a number of plays, and created & toured several solo shows. more on the writing page.
Kirsten enjoys sharing her love of the performing arts, teaching improv to full-time acting students at accredited schools, and offering her acclaimed Stand up Comedy course through Broad Theatrics. Upcoming classes are found here.
In recent years she has returned to her life-long passion for dance; (photos on the Dance Gallery ) training and performing with Passion & Performance and other studios, and also teaching & choreographing First Dance Wedding Lessons! Know an engaged couple? check out the packages here
2025 UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
MAY DAY MAY DAY! Comedy Show
8pm Sat. May 3
Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec
1975 Bee Street
Spring time laughs with a hint of outrage in this Comedy Showcase featuring K's Level 2 Comedy class - sure to be a big hit! 19+ adult content. Arrive early to order food!
Advance Tix $15 ONLY at Eventbrite. at the door $20 cash 7pm
8pm Sat. May 3
Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec
1975 Bee Street
Spring time laughs with a hint of outrage in this Comedy Showcase featuring K's Level 2 Comedy class - sure to be a big hit! 19+ adult content. Arrive early to order food!
Advance Tix $15 ONLY at Eventbrite. at the door $20 cash 7pm
TGIF Thank God Its Funny COMEDY SHOW
8pm Friday June 6
Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay
1975 Bee Street
Kick off the summer with Kirsten as she presents her Level 3 Masterclass
in a hilarious comedy showcase!
Tix $15 at Eventbrite starting May 4
Passion & Performance SPRING SHOWCASE
6pm Saturday June 14
MacPherson Playhouse
Annual dance recital in 3 acts packed full of entertaining numbers in a wide range of genres include hotness, chair, burlesque, tap and more. KVR will perform in 5 numbers in Company, Lyrical 3 and Pop Culture.
Tix $31-35 at RMTS
Impossible: Possible RAINO Dance Show
Sat. April 21
Dave Dunnet Theatre
Annual themed dance showcase featuring a variety of genres: jazz, contemp, hip hop, sass, flamenco and more. KVR performs with Dyana Sonik-Henderson's Jazz 3.
Tix $30 IMPOSSIBLE :: POSSIBLE - Raino Dance The School in Concert Tickets, Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
8pm Friday June 6
Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay
1975 Bee Street
Kick off the summer with Kirsten as she presents her Level 3 Masterclass
in a hilarious comedy showcase!
Tix $15 at Eventbrite starting May 4
Passion & Performance SPRING SHOWCASE
6pm Saturday June 14
MacPherson Playhouse
Annual dance recital in 3 acts packed full of entertaining numbers in a wide range of genres include hotness, chair, burlesque, tap and more. KVR will perform in 5 numbers in Company, Lyrical 3 and Pop Culture.
Tix $31-35 at RMTS
Impossible: Possible RAINO Dance Show
Sat. April 21
Dave Dunnet Theatre
Annual themed dance showcase featuring a variety of genres: jazz, contemp, hip hop, sass, flamenco and more. KVR performs with Dyana Sonik-Henderson's Jazz 3.
Tix $30 IMPOSSIBLE :: POSSIBLE - Raino Dance The School in Concert Tickets, Sat, Jun 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
Recent shows 2024/2025 season
Pure Passion: Spring Fever
7pm Sat. April 26
P&P Studio 3301 Douglas
Celebrate spring with burlesque acts, drag debuts and other amazing student choreo
presented in this 19+ studio show. KVR just might revive a number from her celebrated Toronto solo show - a piece she created in 2001!! T
7pm Sat. April 26
P&P Studio 3301 Douglas
Celebrate spring with burlesque acts, drag debuts and other amazing student choreo
presented in this 19+ studio show. KVR just might revive a number from her celebrated Toronto solo show - a piece she created in 2001!! T
Dreamland: Dance show & Party
7pm Saturday, March 8
Saannichton Fairgrounds
A dreamy fantastical night of dance created by Passion & Performance, featuring all genres and levels of dance performance. KVR performed in in two numbers: FAE COURT Lyrical 3 and WATERMELON SUGAR Pop Culture.
7pm Saturday, March 8
Saannichton Fairgrounds
A dreamy fantastical night of dance created by Passion & Performance, featuring all genres and levels of dance performance. KVR performed in in two numbers: FAE COURT Lyrical 3 and WATERMELON SUGAR Pop Culture.
PURE PASSION "Beats of the Heart"
7pm Sat. Feb. 8
Passion & Performance Studio 3301 Douglas
A studio dance show featuring new Drag and Burlesque acts
as well as tap, jazz, chair and other saucy Valentine's themed numbers, performed for an enthusiastic audience of 100 + people.
Kirsten choreographed a lyrical/contemporary piece to DUST, beautifully danced by Katie, Nicole and Meghan; and dedicated to Doris.
7pm Sat. Feb. 8
Passion & Performance Studio 3301 Douglas
A studio dance show featuring new Drag and Burlesque acts
as well as tap, jazz, chair and other saucy Valentine's themed numbers, performed for an enthusiastic audience of 100 + people.
Kirsten choreographed a lyrical/contemporary piece to DUST, beautifully danced by Katie, Nicole and Meghan; and dedicated to Doris.
KARMA COMEDIAN Show
8pm Sat. Feb. 22 Sports View Lounge Oak Bay Rec Kirsten hosted a comedy show starring her Winter comedy class, funny folks making their Stand Up Comedy debuts to a SOLD OUT crowd. Congrats to the performers! |
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A modest collection of Awards 2022, 2023, 2024: Community Votes Victoria Gold Entertainer (Kirsten), Platinum Performing Arts Class (Kirsten's comedy classes), Gold Live Entertainment (Broad Theatrics) Thank you community!!
WINTER 2024
12th Annual HO HO HO Comedy Show
8pm Sat. Nov. 30
Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec 1975 Bee Street
Kirsten presented her fall comedy class in this annual holiday comedy show, featuring newbies and experienced comics. another sold out festive extravaganza - congrats to ALL the performers!
8pm Sat. Nov. 30
Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Rec 1975 Bee Street
Kirsten presented her fall comedy class in this annual holiday comedy show, featuring newbies and experienced comics. another sold out festive extravaganza - congrats to ALL the performers!
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Candy Cane Cabaret ~ Nice & Naughty Shows
6pm Sunday, Dec.15 Lecture Hall, Victoria Conference Centre Holiday themed dance showcase featuring jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, pop culture, hotness, chair, burlesque, drag and more! Presented by Passion & Performance, K appeared in the NICE Taylor Swift number. Photo: Mean Girls number in CCC 2021 |
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