About Me

Born and raised in Southern California, Kelly Marie has an extensive background in performance. She is a first generation performer with over 25 years of choral experience. She received her BFA in Musical Theatre from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in 2023.

Whether performing in acappella groups, recording on the stages at Universal, or singing in Hollywood’s Miceli’s restaurant for 4 years, Kelly has enjoyed the variety of ways to pursue her passion.

For over 10 years, she has competed and trained in Irish Dance, bringing home the world globe for 3rd place with her team in 2022.

She established KM Performance Studios in 2023, and has a full roster of over 40 students a week! These students are training in audition preparation, music theory, voice lessons, vocal coaching, and acting. She is passionate about raising the next generation of musicians, vocalists, and performers.

Kelly Marie loves filling many roles in theatre, serving as a director, choreographer, and music director for many productions over the last several years. Her work as a director includes plays such as Thornton Wilder’s The Matchmaker, and Rick Abbot’s “But Why Bump Off Barnaby?”. Choreography credits include Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Seussical, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Once Upon a Mattress. She has served as the music director for Hart High School, for productions of The Addam’s Family, and Little Shop of Horrors.