AILIS OLIVER-KERBY
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMER
&
EDUCATOR
ABOUT ME
Ailis holds a Master of Arts (Distinction) in Music Theatre from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Ailis also received a BA in Theatre Studies from the University of Otago, where she was awarded the prestigious Scholarship for the Arts.
Whilst in London, Ailis originated the role of Bobbi Melrose in the world premiere of Joshua Rosenblum and Joanne Lessner’s new musical Stage Door. Her performance credits at RCSSD include Nina in The Seagull and Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?
Ailis has worked consistently throughout the New Zealand theatre industry. Career highlights include Les Liaisons Dangereuses (The Court Theatre); Shortland Street - The Musical (Auckland Theatre Company); Chicago (The Court Theatre) and CATS (Sierra Investments 2019 national tour).
Her other theatre credits include Super Duper!; STEMania! (Echelon Productions national tours); Pippi Longstocking (Tim Bray Productions); Punk Rock (Fortune Theatre) and Hairspray (Showbiz Christchurch).
Ailis has recently relocated to Barcelona, where she has directed the Second Year Musical Theatre Workshop production and assistant directed "Seussical" at the Institute of the Arts, Barcelona. Ailis has studied with Knight Thompson Speechwork and has commenced her studies into Intimacy Direction with IDI (UK).
Ailis offers singing, acting and performance coaching online or in Sitges.
MY TRAINING
Committed to My Craft
MA MUSIC THEATRE, ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
Ailis holds an MA in Music Theatre from the prestigious arts institute, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. While undertaking vigorous full time training in dance, singing and acting, Ailis wrote an academic thesis "Singing in your Native Accent" which earned her a Distinction.
2017
BA THEATRE AND FILM STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Ailis holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Theatre Studies and Film, Media and Communications Studies. Ailis was awarded the OUSA Gold Award for her academic and performance achievements at the University as well as the 2014 Scholarship for the Arts.
2016
SIXTH FORM MUSICAL THEATRE
TRING PARK SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Ailis attended Tring Park School for Performing Arts from 2010-2012 and was on the full time Musical Theatre Course. While at Tring, Ailis completed training in dance, singing and acting, while also achieving A-Levels in English, Theatre Studies and History.
2012
BA (HONORS) ACTING - THE NEWER UNIVERSITY
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January 1980 - November 1990
COACHING SERVICES
SINGING LESSONS
Exceeding Expectations - As a qualified Vocal Health First Aider and experienced voice teacher, I am able to assist you with working through any vocal concerns you may have. We will work together on improving your vocal technique, artistry, musicality and acting through song.
VOICE AND ACTING LESSONS
Exceeding Expectations - As a qualified TEFL instructor, along with my accent modification training, I can assist you with communicating clearly in English. Need to nail a particular dialect? I can help you. Have a monologue or want to learn acting techniques to help you become the most authentic actor you can be? Book a session with me and let's get started.
AUDITION COACHING
Have an audition coming up that you really want to nail? Auditions can be nerve-wracking. But I can help you with finding the perfect audition material to showcase you at your best, and provide you with strategies to combat those pesky audition jitters. I can also help you put together a professional self tape.
LIFE + NLP COACHING
Personalized Approach - Forging a career in the arts is tough, especially in these unprecedented times. We can work together on setting yourself attainable goals and creating strategies to succeed in this industry using NLP methodology. My coaching programme will assist you with breaking down the limiting beliefs you may have that are blocking you from becoming the performer you know you can be.
"Triage Trio and Saving Lives show off the main stars' vocal excellence, with Ailis Oliver-Kerby (Allison Raynor) and Bronwyn Turei (Jaki Manu) particular stand-outs."
(Shortland Street the Musical)
Ethan Sills, NZ Herald
Professional Development News
NEWS AND UPDATES
AILIS'S DIRECTS IAB MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP
"Tracy’s kooky sidekick Penny (Ailis Oliver-Kerby) is also a complete joy to watch."
(Hairspray)
Kineta Booker Reviews
"Bennett’s tag-along girlfriend is played by Ailis Oliver-Kerby, a stand-out even in this physically able group as a lovely fluid mover taking full advantage of the possibilities offered by the set."
(Punk Rock)
Terry MacTavish, Theatreview
"Ailis Oliver-Kerby (Liesl) and Ben Thomas' (Rolf) rendition of Sixteen Going on Seventeen, is stunning."
The Sound of Music
Elizabeth Bouman, The Otago Daily Times
