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Charis McKee

Charis McKee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Art and Director of Drama at The Hampshire School Chelsea / Actress.

  • Education

    • Loughborough University

      2010 - 2013
      1st BA Hons Drama Drama 1st

      1st Class BA Drama: Loughborough University (2010-2013) Winner of the two awards for the most outstanding performances in the view of the examining board and achieved highest overall marks in year group, (Loughborough's English and Drama department).

    • Arts Educational Schools London

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Arts - MA Acting 1st

      Activities and Societies: Comedy Improvisation: The Free Association Comedy Improv Players (8 weeks, 2015) GOLD in BADC Level 1 Dagger/Single-Rapier/Unarmed Combat Training for Stage and Screen (Louis Penfold) MA Acting: ArtsEd (2013-2014)

    • University of Buckingham

      2021 - 2022
      IPGCE EDUCATION Distinction

  • Experience

    • Arts Educational Schools London

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Assistant Director

      Assistant Director for 'Antigone.' Directed by Gary Sefton and performed at The Andrew Lloyd Webber Theatre in Chiswick, London.

    • BBC

      Dec 2015 - Sept 2020
      Radio Presenter

      - Wrote and performed comedy sketches for BBC Upload with Leo Ulph. Selected to perform two sketches in the BBC Upload Festival in the Comedy Tent. Played on all regional BBC radio stations and BBC iPlayer. - Weekly writer and performer of comedy character Granny Claris on The Steve N Allan Show. (Two years.)- Regular slot as continuity announcer on Pat Marsh and Erika North's show. Performed the Christmas Jingle and BBC Sport Relief sketch. (Two years.)

    • Palikuku Films

      Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
      Second Assistant Director

      Second AD in short film 'Showtime.' Directed by Conor Boru.Winner of Los Angeles HollyShorts Film Festival.Runner in short film 'Forever Eddie.' Directed by Conor Boru.

    • HTB Church

      May 2018 - May 2018
      Professional Actor

      - Founder of the HTB Screen and Stage Network: organised and led networking events, socials and parties with industry specialists.- Solo comedy performance and opening act at The Royal Albert Hall for HTB's Leadership Conference.- Regular solo performances from the bible at various HTB events and festivals.

    • The American Drama Group Europe

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

      Played the role of Juliet in ADGE's international tour of 'Romeo and Juliet.' (Europe and Asia.) Shakespeare workshop leader and teacher for children and adults in schools and theatres across Europe, Turkey and China.

      • Professional Actor

        Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Shakespeare Workshop Leader / Teacher

        Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

    • The Hampshire School Chelsea

      Sept 2019 - now
      Director of Art and Drama

      Teaching Drama and Art to EYFS and Years 1-9. Currently EYFS - Year 6Producer, Director, choreographer, set-designer for all school shows and community concert performances. Resident actress.Filming and editing for school events and shows. Drama Lead for Bellevue Education's Online Learning.Trained with the English Speaking Board.

    • Butterfly Theatre

      Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

      2020: A Christmas Carol: online interactive show. Directed by Aileen Gonsalves.Role: Ebeneeza Scrooge. 2020: A Midsummer Night's Dream: open air London city farms. Directed by Caroline Colomei. Role: Titania, Helena, Snug. 2017: Alice Underground: UK tour of Torquay and Buxton. Directed by Nicholas Humphrey. Roles: Cheshire Cat and Another Alice2017: The Importance of Being Earnest: London and Jersey. Directed by Elle De BurghRole: Miss Prism .2015: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: St James Theatre. (The Other Palace.) Directed by Ed Hartland. Role: Elizabeth2015: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: Arts Theatre Westend. Directed by Ed Hartland.Roles: Justine2015: The Importance of Being Earnest: London Arts Theatre Westend. Directed by Aileen Gonsalves.Role: Cecily Cardew2015: Macbeth: St James Theatre, Victoria. Directed by Aileen Gonsalves.Role: Witch Show less

      • Professional Actor

        Jun 2015 - Dec 2020

      • Theatre Producer

        Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

    • Owlinspace

      Feb 2021 - Jan 2023
      Producer / Casting Director

      Casting: Short FilmProducing and Casting: Animated series

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Travelling Exhibition Award in Acting

      Loughborough University

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Charis McKee
      Drama Special Prize Loughborough University Jul 2013 A prize awarded to a student who has made an outstanding achievement or contribution to undergraduate Drama in the Department of English and Drama at Loughborough University. The prizewinner will be selected at a meeting of Departmental staff.
    • Awarded to Charis McKee
      Travelling Exhibition (Drama) Loughborough University Jul 2012 A prize awarded to the student with the most outstanding performance in Drama programmes in the view of the programme board.