Kalyn West

My name is Kalyn West. Originally from Salt Lake City, UT; I'm one of three girls by a superhuman mother. I am an actor/singer/dancer in New York - most recently in "The Prom" on Broadway. To be nutshell short... My love for the arts began young. My mother used to say that I was dancing before I could walk and singing before I could talk. I discovered my passion to tell stories around high school, and never looked back. Fast forward to me living in New York as of 2013. The next love. For a few years I taught fitness. Specifically HIIT dance cardio, and circuit training. I'd always loved pushing my own body to its potential, but through teaching I discovered just how much I love awakening others to the strength within themselves. There's a particular beautiful moment - when they seem to wake up - that pure joy spreads like sunlight over their face. It's magical. But back to being nutshell short & super young. My first love was writing. I used to evaluate my world and emotions through the lens of poetry, and paste them up like wallpaper in my room. I'd sort through the chaos of my life in essays most persuasive, and stitch together pieces blown apart with the best quality perspectives I could muster. I'd paste them up everywhere. Memory wall paper. Sensory, vibrant, palpable. Reminders. Motivators. That's where I come from. I always loved using my voice, but I haven't always believed I have something to say. I believe it now. I've spent my time and efforts telling other people's stories, spreading other people's messages, and now I want to share my own. That's why I'm here. I would like to "harness" my three loves, create works that fill cups and heal hearts, and share it all through my voice. I've waited long enough. Sometimes it's just time to start. xo