ABOUT
BIO
Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Deidra Kathleen is a SAG-eligible actress with degrees in both Theatre and Film.
She has appeared in numerous projects, including acclaimed short films, theatrical productions, and music videos.
Most notably for Deidra, she appeared in the video for the single “Boy and a Man” starring her favorite Backstreet Boy and childhood idol, AJ McLean. Deidra also featured in the premiere west coast performance of A Klingon Christmas Carol alongside one of its writers.
RECOMMENDATIONS
"In a land filled with thousands of actresses and talented people at every turn, let me tell you that Deidra Kathleen definitely stands out. Her aesthetic is unlike anyone else I’ve come across in castings and that talent level is on another level. Deidra takes direction well and she’s a joy to have on a set. I have cast Deidra on more than one occasion and hope to do so again. I really feel her time is coming."
–Jermaine Carson, Director of For You/For Me
"As a voiceover engineer I see a lot of actors step in front of the microphone, but collaborating with Deidra on Nellie and the Women of Blackwell exceeded my expectations. A true professional. Competent, respectful, resourceful, friendly, and – most importantly – talented."
“Deidra Kathleen has proven to be an amazing actress in all the times I have worked with her. She’s a very reliable person to have on set by how punctual she is, and the joy she brings with having her. When on set and giving her direction she will apply it to the best of her ability which saves time on set, and [makes for] a great performance.
On the nights when nights are going later than expected and needing her to stay longer, she is completely on board to go the extra hours to make sure that the project gets finished. She understands the director’s passion and sometimes the need of going a bit later happens, and she will do it without hearing any complaints from her.
I recommend Deidra as an actress to people, and am pleased to use her when I am able to.”
–Tyson Galland, Director of Döppelganger
“Deidra is a versatile actress and in all respects a true professional.”
–Madge Levinson, Director of the Young Rep Playgoers
“Deidra is a reliable hardworking individual with a passion for expanding her boundaries and trying new things. Deidra is a boon to any project she is working on.”
–Chad Wood, Director of The Watchers Series
“It’s always a pleasure working with Deidra Kathleen. She is reliable and she knows how to get into character so she can deliver those lines quickly and realistically. She always arrives on set early.
It is such an honor to have worked with such a talented young lady.”
–Felicia Mead, The Knock at the Door/Within Oneself
“Deidra is by far one of my favorite actors to work with as a director and coach. She is a director’s dream because she always takes direction and you never have to explain anything to her more than once. She GETS it! She is a versatile, skilled actor and extremely dedicated to her craft.
Deidra loves nothing more than being on set, setting a tone of positivity and professionalism everywhere she works. And she’s GOOD PEOPLE. Genuine and sincere. If you aren’t that – then your talent doesn’t matter. I would work with Deidra again in a heartbeat."
–Shana Gagnon, Director of Birdie & Acting Coach
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