Dianne Kaye 

Previous paid speaking roles

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• English

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• Australian
• UK Cockney
• UK English
• USA California

• USA New York
• Spanish

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Dianne completed 12 months of acting training in the Mesiner technique in New York City, with award winning Director and Actor, Isaac Byrne. She has also trained in screen acting, with the likes of John Samaha, Hollywood actress Rose Byrne (ATYP), and Joe Clements of NIDA. Dianne is devoted to constantly growing as an artist, and enjoys branching out into as many forms of acting experience and training. In 2013, Dianne completed a Physical Theatre intensive with Zen Zen Zo (Brisbane).
During her time in New York City, Dianne worked on her Comedy chops under the tutelage of Broadway performer, Kevin Duda who has starred in the Musical 'Book of Mormon'. She is also a skilled improviser, having trained with TJ Mannix, NYC improviser extraordinaire and producer of the New York Musical Improv Festival.
Dianne also completed 6 months of Shakespeare training with Carl Danielsen of NYFA, NYC, which really developed her appreciation for studying classical dramatic texts. She has trained with renowned accent coach Natasha McNamara and has mastered both American and RP Accents, but is good at accents in general.

Dianne has acted in Musical Theatre, Plays, Film, Music Videos, and Commericals. Dianne is also available for voice acting, and can comfortably craft various Character voices.

FILM ACTING EXPERIENCE:
• BrideCon (Webseries), role: Guru Manifestandi, Dir: Nicole Sousa
• Underneath, role: Paris (Lead), Filmwish Prod., Dir: Gabriel Yakoub
• "Grasshoppers Don't Fly" role: Beverly Jaloux, Dir: Jones Odagwe
• "BUSTED" Short Film 2014, role: Office Worker, Director: Steven Hirst
• Sheppard music video for "Geronimo", role: Army Girl. Decca Records 2014. Director: Toby Morris, Silverwater NSW
• Omar Pedrini music video “Nina”, Zen Movie 2013. Director: Giulio Mastromauro, Grand Central, New York City
• “To Be”, The Voices Project company trailer, 2011. Director: Damien Power
• “BOOT” Short Film by The Voices Project, 2012 (semi-finalist in Your Film Festival, Venice) as “Zoe”. Writer: Joanna Erskine, director: Damien Power
• “Pokemon State of Mind” music video by University of Sydney Science Revue 2011. Director: Josh Pearse, Youtube: 17,000+ views (as of January 2014)
• “Femininity is…”, Zen Zen Zo Physical Theatre, 2013. Director: Harriet Devlin and Jena Prince
• “Princess Plum’s Prophecy”, Australian Theatre for Young People, 201. Role: Queen, Director: Paige Rattray


TEACHING:
• Kids Creative NYC, Go Project NYC, New York Kids Club, NSW DOE, ATYP SYD

Previous speaking roles

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Part-time model - paid commercial work

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ICACM

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Dianne has done print modelling work for various commerical brands in both Sydney and the USA, and has assisted a range of talented photographers in the development of their professional portfolios.

She is comfortable in front of the camera, and has an open mind to abstract and creative editorial style shoots. Her background in Dance makes her an interesting asset to a range of creative concepts.

COMMERICAL CAMPAIGNS:
• Woolworths- Stone Fruit, 2020, Brilliant Films
• Timezone, 2020, DK Advertising
• Toshiba, 2020, DK Advertising
• Soylent, 2019, Lead, Wyldeside Media
• NARS Make Up, 2018, Lead, NBC Universal
• Ester-C Vitamin C, 2017, Kitting Lady (Lead), In & Out Productions
• Listerine, 2017, Shopper, NBC, Dir: Osato Dixon
• Harvard University, 2016, Graduate, NBC, Dir: Osato Dixon
• Medical Director Software, 2016, Doctor (Lead), 33 Producers, AUS
• Viostream Online Ad, Alexander Thomas Media Co., Role: Business Woman, 2016
• Sony Asia/Australia Online Ad, CY Productions Pty Ltd, Role: Mother, 2016
• Awake Creative, Sydney Rooftop Dance Series
• Gilchan Oh Photography
• JFM Photography
• DIDGET Photography
• Diana Brandt Photography
• NYFA Photography, NYC
• Nigel Morris Photography, NYC
• CATC design school print, 2014
• Silver bullet hair model print, 2014
• Hair model Print, Arrojjo Studios NYC, 2015
• Teachers Mutual Bank Print Ad, YOLO productions, 2014
• Le Cordon Bleu International Cooking School brochure, Craig Cranko Photography, 2011
• Noir Shop Summer Soiree “Real Girl” brand launch, Ivy Bar Sydney (sponsored by Christopher Hanna Hair), 2010

Beginner

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Classically trained

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Soprano

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• Pop
• Rock
• Classical

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• Pop
• Indie
• Hip-hop
• Jazz

• Classical

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Dianne is a technically trained Soprano with Belt/Mix. She began her training contemporary singing in 2004, and branched out into classical singing training in 2008. In 2013, Dianne completed a 4 week Musical Theatre Program at NYFA, NYC, and was subsequently offered a Talent Based Scholarship towards the 1 year Conservatory course, which she completed from 2014-2015. She has trained trained with some of Broadway's elite, including Kristy Cates (Finding Neverland), Deidre Goodwin (A Chorus Line), Derrick Cobey (The Scottsboro Boys) and more. Dianne's vocal coach Wysandria Woolsey (Chess, Cats) worked closely with her to develop the limitless possibilities of the Broadway belt and Mix voice, and she finds great joy in constantly expanding her repertoire to showcase her range of vocal skill. In 2015, she has the opportunity to perform as a soloist at the World Famous Appollo Theatre in Harlem, NYC and made her off-Broadway debut as the female romantic ingenue 'Kim', in the world premiere of "Single Room Occupancy", the comedy Musical. Dianne is currently working as a performer and teaching artist, and has 3 years of experience teaching singing privately, in group settings, and has coached Choirs in school settings.

TRAINING:
• 2002-2015 Vocal Training (Various Training and Tutors) including: Frances Bell OAM, Joanne Callinan, Margi DeFaranti, NYFA 1 year Musical Theatre Conservatory
• Sydney Alexander Technique Workshop 2014
• Vocal Alchemy
• Classical Workshop for singers: Richard Black from ‘The Song Company’, 2010
• ‘Music Ensemble Skills’ Tutor: A/Prof Winsome Evans, University of Sydney, 2010
• History of Musical Theatre, Tutor: Dr Charles Fairchild/Jacob Leonard, University of Sydney, 2010

EXPERIENCE:
Musicals-
• Cool Yule Christmas, 2019, Featured Vocalist, RWS Ent., NY
• Quintessential Playlist, Live band, ‘18, Vocalist, Dir.: Ethan Schlesser, NYC
• Live Disney Show, 2018, Moana/Jasmine, Tryon Entertainment, NYC
• ‘MB’ (Hip Hop Musical), 2017, Kulet (Lead), Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, Dir: Adam Mace
• Scrubs ‘My Musical’, 2017, Laverne/Chorus, Fundamental Theatre Proj., Dir: Sam Underwood
• It Takes a Rainbow, 2017, Aqua, Mango, Musicals With Character, Dir: Emily Thompson, NY
• A Christmas Carol, 2016, Ghost of Christmas Past, Roebuck Theatre, NYC, Dir: Megan Mahaffey
• On The Spot, Cabaret Show, 2016 Soloist, Broadway Comedy Club, Dir: Nathan Armstrong
• The Bee and The Tree, 'Queen B', Mongrel Mouth, Dir: Duncan Maurice, SYD, 2016
• Single Room Occupancy, 'Kim', Lynne Redgrave Theatre, NYC, 2015
• Apollo Theatre, Harlem NYC, 2015
• On Stage and on Screen, Sheen Centre, NYC, 2015
• Baggage, June Havoc Theatre, NYC, 2014
• Les Miserables, Female Company. Willoughby Theatre Company, Chatswood Concourse Theatre, 2013
• Hairspray The Musical (NSW Amateur Premiere) as ‘Dynamite Judine'. Rockdale Musical Society and Canterbury Theatre Guild, 2012
• Nasablanca, Singer/dancer/actor. Sydney University Revue, Seymour Centre, 2011
• Forbidden Broadway, Chorus/Daphne Ruben Vega. MUSE, Cleaveland Street Theatre, 2010

Other-
• “Pokemon State of Mind” Music Video by University of Sydney Science Revue 2011
• Sydney Vocal Eistedfodds, Various
• Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor, Sydney University Great Hall, 2010. Conductor: Gregory Platt

TEACHING:
• Voice teacher/vocal coach and Glee Club instructor

Intermediate

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• Ballet
• Ballroom
• Contemporary
• Jazz

• Latin American
• Rock & Roll
• Salsa
• Tap

• Hip Hop

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TRAINING:
• Ailey Extension, Work/Study program, NYC
• NYFA 1 year Musical Theatre Conservatory, NYC
• Sydney Dance Company, 2008-present: Adult Open Dance, Walsh Bay, Sydney- Jazz, Hip Hop, Beginner Ballet, Theatre Jazz and Contemporary

Previous paid TV presenter roles

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Previous paid Radio presenter roles

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Josh Brown Group, NYC and ICACM, Sydney Australia

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• English

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• Australian
• UK Cockney
• UK English
• USA California

• USA New York
• Spanish

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