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Kimberley most recently played the iconic role of Anita in West Side Story for Opera Australia’s annual Handa Opera on the Harbour.

Prior to this, she played the role of Gigi in Miss Saigon for Cameron Mackintosh and Opera Australia. Kimberley also performed in Michael Cassel Group’s Mary Poppins, covering the roles of both Mary Poppins and Mrs. Corry, and previously understudied for Anna in Disney Australia’s Frozen: The Musical, as well as Jasmine in Disney Australia’s Aladdin. Kimberley also originated the role of Brianna in the original Australian musical, Fangirls (QLD Theatre/Belvoir).

On screen, Kimberley has appeared in a guest role in Harrow and played the role of Grace in the 2017 feature film Don’t Tell (dir. Tori Garret). She graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Music Theatre from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and received an Excellence medal.

Kimberley was nominated for Best Supporting Artist at the 41st Annual Green Room Awards for her performance as Gigi in Miss Saigon. She was also nominated for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Emerging Artist at the 2015 Matilda Awards for her role as Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods (Harvest Rain, QPAC).

Deirdre Khoo (she/her) is a versatile Singapore-born actor who is building an impressive portfolio following her graduation from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), having trained in music theatre, film & television.

Deirdre’s most notable role was Janet Weiss in the 50th Anniversary Tour of The Rocky Horror Show, which played to theatres across Australia to great acclaim.

Other theatre credits include ONCE (Ex-girlfriend, u/s Girl, Reza & Baruska, dir. Richard Carroll), A Christmas Carol (Jess, u/s Belle & Little Fan, dir. Matthew Warchus), Isaac Shatford’s new work RUTH: The Musical (Darla Ren, dir. Hayden Tee), Cry-Baby (Allison Vernon-Williams), A Chorus Line (Maggie Winslow, dir. Crispin Taylor), MAMMA MIA! the Musical (Rosie, dir. Shaun Rennie), Maki Morita’s Trash Pop Butterfly, Dance Dance Paradise (Pepper, dir. Amelia Burke), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Flute, dir. Nicola Bowman), and Merrily We Roll Along (Scotty, dir. Brent Hill).

Loren Hunter is one of Australia’s most versatile triple threat artists. She graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts renowned Music Theatre program. Loren starred as ‘Jane Seymour’ in the original Australian cast of SIX the Musical, touring nationally. Loren’s other theatre roles include ‘Evie May Murphy’ in Evie May, ‘Mimi’ in RENT (Hayes Theatre Company); ‘Liza Minnelli’ in The Boy From Oz (The Production Company), ‘Mary’ in Jersey Boys (Woodward Productions), ‘Glinda’ in The Wizard of Oz (Prospero Arts), ‘Elphaba’ in Wicked (Free Range Theatre Company), ‘Jean’ in American Psycho The Musical (BB Arts/2 Doors Productions), and ‘Mitzi’ in Georgy Girl (Richard East/Dennis Smith). Loren performed in the musical theatre adaptation of the film Strictly Ballroom The Musical, directed by Baz Luhrmann, and King Kong, based on the 1933 film of the same name, both for Global Creatures.

Zelia Rose Kitoko, named the #1 burlesque artist worldwide in 2019 by 21st Century Burlesque, stands as a multifaceted actor, singer, dancer, and solo creative artist. A mainstay solo artist in Dita Von Teese’s acclaimed touring review, she has graced stages in over 50 cities worldwide. Having performed in some of the world’s most iconic Theatres such as The Folies Bergére, The London Palladium, and The Beacon Theatre NYC to name a few. She was part of the Green Room Award-winning Yummy the Show as a solo artist and creative, touring to the UK and Australia. Zelia’s musical theatre debut was as an original cast member of Hamilton (Michael Cassel) in 2020, touring throughout Australia and Asia. In 2023 she played the role of Helene in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Darlinghurst Theatre Company). Beyond the stage, Zelia’s creativity flourishes in other forms such as styling and directing her solo projects. Zelia grew up in Melbourne and is proudly African/Australian.

Born and raised in Brisbane, Chelsea Dawson (she/her) is a proud Musical Theatre graduate of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. During her time at QCGU, Chelsea had great delight performing in productions such as Les Misérables (dir. by Alister Smith), The Drowsy Chaperone (dir. by Penny Farrow), and Elegies: A Song Cycle (dir. by Jason Langley).

Chelsea’s formative training is owed to the team at ROCKIT Productions, during which time she was also cast as Beatrice in Shake & Stir Theatre Co’s 2018 season of Much Ado About Nothing.

In 2021, Chelsea made her professional debut in the QPAC and Gordon Frost Organisation production of Shrek The Musical as the Wicked Witch. Following this, Chelsea starred as Katherine Howard in LWAA’s Australian tour of SIX the Musical (2021-2023), which was awarded the Green Room Award’s Best Ensemble. Chelsea then toured with MAMMA MIA! The Musical (2023), understudying the role of Sophie Sheridan and most recently originated the role of Hope in Laura Murphy’s ZOMBIE! The Musical (2024). Chelsea is absolutely thrilled to be returning to the Queendom as K Howard.

Giorgia Kennedy is a proud Colombian / Trinidadian Australian woman. She is a graduate of the acclaimed Music Theatre programme at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Soon after graduating, Giorgia was cast in the role of ‘Pepper’ in LPD’s Production of Cry Baby directed by Alexander Berlage. Giorgia’s stage debut was in the musical Jagged Little Pill (GWM) covering the role of ‘Frankie’ in Sydney and Melbourne.

Giorgia is currently performing as ‘Judith / Juliet’ cover, in the musical & Juliet (MCG).

While at WAAPA, Giorgia appeared as ‘Gussie’ in Merrily We Roll Along, ‘Diana’ in A Chorus Line, Dance Ensemble in MAMMA MIA! the Musical, ‘Bonnie-Mae’ in Miracle City, Ensemble in Cry Baby, Dance Ensemble in Strictly Ballroom, and ‘Brittany’ in The Wonderful World of Dissocia.

Her screen credits include Your Number’s Up and Deadly Women, both for Beyond Productions.

Chiara Assetta (she/her) trained at the Glenda Yee School of Dance, and went on to study at ED5 International, graduating with a Diploma in Performing Arts.

Most recently, Chiara was the Choreographer and Assistant Director for the world premiere of Zombie! The Musical at The Hayes Theatre Co.

Chiara’s theatre credits include: the Australian tour of MAMMA MIA! The Musical as Dance Captain/Swing/ ‘Ali’ & ‘Lisa’ Cover (LWAA). Touring Australia as both Dance Captain and understudy to all six queens in SIX the Musical (LWAA); ’Teresita’ in Handa Opera Australia’s West Side Story on Sydney Harbour; ‘Brian’ in the musical adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens (Squabbalogic), ‘Bride of Frankenstein’, ‘Hip’ and ‘Hop’ in the iconic Universal Monsters Live Show (Universal Studios Japan) and appeared as a Frog choir vocalist in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan).

In 2019, Chiara co-created, co-choreographed, and performed in Siblingship with her brother Daniel, which won ‘Best Cabaret’ at The Broadway World Australia Awards. Siblingship played to sold out audiences at the Hayes Theatre Co in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Parramatta.

As a choreographer, she also originated the choreography for the Australian developmental premiere of The Dismissal (Squabbalogic).

Gabriella is an Australian/British artist with a passion for live theatre and the stories it can tell. Having graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre, she has since curated a dynamic resume. She has had the joy of being a Motion Capture Artist for Mattel, a movement artist for the Qantas Gala Event, a regular vocalist for The Little Red Company and a co-writer/cast member of an original show Committed, Content…Confused. Most recently she made her SIX The Musical debut as a Swing for Norwegian Cruise Lines. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the stories of these powerhouse women once again, this time on her home soil.

Thalia is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, Musical Theatre BFA. In her graduating year, Thalia played the lead role of Peggy Sawyer in 42nd Street. Thalia made her professional debut in 2016 in We Will Rock You (GFO) as Ensemble/cover Scaramouche. She then took on the role of Cha Cha in Harvest Rain’s Grease, and following that performed in Hello Dolly (The Production Company). Thalia then went on to perform with the Australian tours of MAMMA MIA! The Musical (Louise Withers and Associates) followed by Charlie & The Chocolate Factory (GFO) as a swing and understudy for Mrs. Bucket. Most recently, Thalia was Dance Captain and swing on Frozen the Musical (Disney Theatrical Group) and Babette Cover/Assistant Dance Captain on Beauty & The Beast (Disney Theatrical Group).

Cristina has been a performer and creative artist in a career that has seen her work in many facets of the entertainment industry. She is currently performing the iconic role of Cha Cha in the Australian tour of Grease.

Prior to this, Cristina wore multiple hats for the Australasian production of SIX the Musical (LWAA). Cristina was first hired as the Resident Choreographer, and has since added Assistant to the Director and Alternate Swing to her resume for the production. Cristina was also the Resident Choreographer on Shrek the Musical for Gordon Frost Organisation

As a performer, Cristina is a Green Room Award winner (Featured Ensemble Performance in Music Theatre) for playing The Havana Girl in the Australian tour of Guys and Dolls.

In 2019, she shone on stage as Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys, for Newtheatricals. Prior to that, she played the Acrobat/understudy to Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Wormwood in the critically acclaimed musical Matilda the Musical, and Emily Waters/understudy to Fran in Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom the Musical.

Cristina was the choreographer for Federation University’s production of Rent in 2017 and has been a principal adjudicator of dance competitions within Australia and internationally for many years. She has also choreographed shows for cruise ships and corporate events.

Cristina has performed in some of Australia’s most notable musical productions including a national tour of West Side Story, in the role of Consuela (understudy to Anita); the world premiere of Moonshadow, featuring the music of Cat Stevens; A Chorus Line; the inaugural Australian tour of The Addams Family (understudy to Morticia); and The Production Company’s Singin’ In the Rain.

Other credits include the South Korean season of Jekyll and Hyde; The Happy Medium, for Magnormos; a National tour of Blood, Sweat and Dance; and the development workshop of King Kong, for London Global Creatures, and Betty in Not Finished With You Yet for Dickie Gross Productions.

Hailing from Mount Gambier, Cristina trained in jazz, tap, ballet and voice from a young age before undertaking a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Theatre at the University of Ballarat (FedUni).