Experience

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  Actors' equity association

  Sept 2007 - now

  Professional actor
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  Barrow street theatre

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2009

  Adding machine

  Female Understudy in Obie Award Winning new musical

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  Flat rock playhouse

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Man of la mancha

  Aldonza in Man of La Mancha

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  Arena stage at the mead center for american theater

  Feb 2010 - May 2010

  The light in the piazza

  Franca in The Light In The Piazza

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  Theatreworks

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2010

  The light in the piazza

  Franca in The Light In The Piazza

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  Networks presentations

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

  Flashdance the musical national tour

  Ms. Wilde

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  The public theater

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  The names we gave him
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  Center stage baltimore

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Next to normal

  Diana

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  Morgenstern coaching

  Jan 2015 - now

  Presence & presentation coach

  Ariela Morgenstern coaches professionals how to connect to and inspire their audience by giving vibrant presentations with ease. I believe everyone has the ability to change people's lives and alter minds with their clear and compassionate message. I am passionate about helping people give authentic, vibrant, and impactful presentations. I specialize in story-driven, Ted-like talks and will make sure your audience is engaged, awake!, driven to action. In my coaching we will use: Straight-forward, no-nonsense techniques to get you comfortable with your talk and clear with your message. Tools of the actor to engage and express your ideas more fully. Vocal technique fundamentals to find your most powerful and natural voice. Specific rehearsal methods to use outside the coaching, and for every presentation you ever give. Most importantly, you will become more mindful of your communications style on or off the stage, and will connect with your most comfortable, powerful voice and presence....and have fun while at it. Show less

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  Berkeley executive coaching institute

  Jan 2015 - now

  • Program Manager & Faculty Coach

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Facilitator + Executive Coach

    Jan 2015 - May 2022
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  Finger lakes musical theatre festival and merry-go-round playhouse

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  The light in the piazza

  Signora Naccarelli

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  Singing actor studio

  Jan 2016 - now

  Acting teacher

  At the Singing Actor Studio students are encouraged to explore new ways of breathing life, specific intentions, and a grounded freedom to their singing pieces. Every class is taught by Ariela Morgenstern, with Inara Morgenstern as piano accompanist.All levels, musical genres, and people (16+) are welcome.

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  Uc berkeley executive education

  Sept 2016 - now

  Leadership communications instructor

  Teaches authentic leadership principles and communicating skills for the High Impact Leadership and Advanced Executive Presence courses.

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  University of california, berkeley, haas school of business

  Jan 2018 - now

  Lecturer

  Leadership communications lecturer teaching executive presence, authentic leadership, public speaking and storytelling skills for the EWMBA and XMBA programs in the Leadership Communication, Advanced Leadership Communication, and Active Communicating courses.

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  Berkeley repertory theatre

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2020

  Voice + acting teacher
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  Stanford university

  Sept 2019 - Jan 2020

  Acting coach - opera program