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Kelly's work combines: Acting & Theatre, Film, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Costume Design
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Costume Attendants:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Theatre/Theater
Certification: Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Wanted to be a marine biologist.
2.
Tried studying/working in fashion.
3.
Did as many summer theater jobs as I could.
4.
Joined some costume hobby groups.
5.
Dropped out of fashion school.
6.
Took a year of random trade school classes.
7.
Moved to Los Angeles.
8.
Took the plunge into freelance.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You will never make any money doing that.
How I responded:
I said, "You are probably right, but I am going to do it anyway because it makes me happy. I'd rather be broke and happy, than rich and well fed. Also, historically the company is much better."
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
Years of specialized therapy and tutoring sessions. In order to push your limits successfully, you have to get to know yourself really well first.