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.
Kirsten enjoys sharing her love of the performing arts, teaching improv to full-time acting students at Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts and offering her acclaimed stand up comedy course through Broad Theatrics. Upcoming classes are found here.
A member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada, Kirsten has written a number of plays, and created & toured several solo shows. Her comedic play RADIOLAND '48 was presented this fall by Vancouver's Naked Stage Productions. See more on the writing page.
While performing in the theatre and auditioning for TV/Film projects, in recent years she has returned to her life-long passion for dance; training and performing with Passion & Performance and other studios. (photos on the Dance Gallery )
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.
Kirsten enjoys sharing her love of the performing arts, teaching improv to full-time acting students at Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts and offering her acclaimed stand up comedy course through Broad Theatrics. Upcoming classes are found here.
A member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada, Kirsten has written a number of plays, and created & toured several solo shows. Her comedic play RADIOLAND '48 was presented this fall by Vancouver's Naked Stage Productions. See more on the writing page.
While performing in the theatre and auditioning for TV/Film projects, in recent years she has returned to her life-long passion for dance; training and performing with Passion & Performance and other studios. (photos on the Dance Gallery )
Upcoming for 2025
Comedy shows in March, May, June and November, dance performances in March and June plus the usual array of TV/Film auditions and .... who knows what other projects await? First up:
![]() KARMA COMEDIAN Show
8pm Sat. Feb. 22 Sports View Lounge Oak Bay Rec 1975 Bee Street Kirsten hosts a comedy show starring her Winter comedy class, with several funny folks making their Stand Up Comedy debuts! with prizes and surprises. Advance tix $15 ONLY at Eventbrite. |
A 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!!
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Dreamland: Dance show & Party
7pm Saturday, March 8
Saannichton Fairgrounds
A dreamy night of dance created by Passion & Performance, featuring all genres and levels of dance performance.
KVR performs in in two numbers: ANIMALS (Lyrical 3) and WATERMELON SUGAR (Pop Culture) Tix $45-85 at Eventbrite.
7pm Saturday, March 8
Saannichton Fairgrounds
A dreamy night of dance created by Passion & Performance, featuring all genres and levels of dance performance.
KVR performs in in two numbers: ANIMALS (Lyrical 3) and WATERMELON SUGAR (Pop Culture) Tix $45-85 at Eventbrite.
Year in Review: a look back at 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 and special guest DARREN MILLAR.
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 and special guest DARREN MILLAR.
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 |
SUMMER 2024Pride Festival Mainstage
Sunday, July 17 MacDonald Park The P&P Company Dance troupe was invited to reprise "Bad Romance" the Moulin-Rouge inspired dance number on the outdoor stage to cheering fans. |
P&P Spring Dance Showcase
Sat. June 8 MacPherson Playhouse This annual studio dance recital featured hundreds of dancers in a wide variety of genres. Kirsten performed in in FIVE dance routines: two for Company, Jazz 3, Pop Culture and Lyrical 3 ~ more pics on the Gallery page! |
SPRING 2024
MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU
8pm Sat. May 4 Sportsview Grill at Oak Bay Rec 1975 Bee St. Stand Up comedy show featured the Level 2 Comedy class and special guest Lucia Ribiero. LAUGHTERCISE Comedy Show 8pm Sat. March 2 Sportsview Grill at Oak Bay Rec Hosted her Winter Level 1 comedy class and the show was a sold out blast! With special guest Curran Dobs, semi-finalist on Canada's Got Talent. SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER 70's Themed Dance Show 7pm Sat. March 9 Elements Casino Passion & Performance DANCE SHOW and PARTY with a groovy 70's theme. K performed a Lyrical number to Elton John's TINY DANCER and a funky dance to James Browns' GET UP OFFA THAT THING. |
I would like to acknowledge with gratitude that land on which we gather and create is within the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Esquimalt, and Songhees).