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Nelya Ake

Nelya Ake

Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic performer and multiple award winner for excellence in acting, dancing, and singing. Nelya has been going to school for the arts and participating in external classes and conservatories since she was 10 years old. She has always been recognized for being a hard worker and passionate about excellence in the arts. Highly adaptable and motivated, Nelya enjoys exploring every avenue of her love for performing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Winner of Ohlone Theater Awards

Ohlone Theater Competition
Ohlone
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Won awards for roles in "Nunsense" the musical and Sondheim's "A Little Night Music"

Ensemble Member

The Wiz, Bye Bye Birdie, Les Mis, Hairspray, RENT
Oakland
08.2009 - 08.2014
  • Background dancer, singer and actor in multiple musicals for many years.
  • Was also the understudy for multiple characters including "Ursula" for "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Fantine" and "Eponine" understudy in Les Miserables. Also the understudy for "Mimi" in RENT
  • Assisted in choreographing for musicals
  • Assisted in music direction for musicals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Voice

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
06-2020

A.C.T Conservatory of Theater
San Francisco, CA
06-2017

High School Diploma -

Oakland School For The Arts
Oakland, CA
06-2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Boston Conservatory
Boston

Skills

  • Acting
  • Choreography skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Public speaking
  • Adaptation skills
  • Networking skills
  • Singing
  • Acting techniques
  • Music direction
  • Ballet
  • Hip-Hop dance
  • Contemporary dance

Accomplishments

  • iTUNES TOP 100 (#19) R&B charting original song "Already Know" by artist name, Nelly Candy Bug

Affiliations

  • Background singer for Kevin Spacey and Patti Austin
  • Background singer for Jordin Sparks
  • Frequent performer at GRAMMY stage (Clive Davis Theater) in downtown LA

Timeline

Winner of Ohlone Theater Awards

Ohlone Theater Competition
08.2015 - 08.2016

Ensemble Member

The Wiz, Bye Bye Birdie, Les Mis, Hairspray, RENT
08.2009 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Voice

Berklee College of Music

A.C.T Conservatory of Theater

High School Diploma -

Oakland School For The Arts

Some College (No Degree) -

Boston Conservatory

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