Kayla Kim Votapek (She/Her/Hers) was born in South Korea and was raised in Union, New Jersey. She is a Korean Adoptee who's upbringing included multiracial experiences. Her identity has shaped her goals and values throughout her life.
Kayla is an Anti-Racist Facilitator & Creative Producer who specializes in anti-racism work through the lens of intersectionality. She is currently using the power of storytelling to educate individuals on race, mental health, intersectionality, multiracial identities and mixed families (i.e.: adoption, multi-generation, multiracial parents, interracial relationships, upbringing etc.) |
A month later, she was invited to Theatre Communication Group’s National Conference where she lead the Mixed Race & Mixed Identity Affinity Space and was a part of the Walkout & Call to Action to stop Yellowface at The Muny.
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Theatre Communication Group's Color Blind vs Color Conscious Casting Workshop at Maymount
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Crossroads Theatre Company's Production of Paul Robeson with Rutgers Summer Acting Conservatory Alumni
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In addition, Kayla serves on multiple committees including ArtPride New Jersey's Strategic Planning Committee, New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee, New Jersey Theatre Alliance Stage Festival's Committee, and New Jersey Theatre Alliance's New Jersey's Arts and Culture Administrators of Color.
Previously, Kayla was the Associate Producer at The Tony Award winning® Crossroads Theatre Company which has allowed her to use production skills to produce an abundant amount of high-quality productions. |
Through authenticity and boldness, she strives to encourage determination, openness, trust, and bravery by bringing a sense of community to everyone. Her ambition is to nurture, educate, and support growth, both creatively and personally.
Kayla inspires to make a difference in the world by creating art and facilitating workshops that uplift marginalized voices, tell intersectional stories, and assist others on their personal journey in life. |
Asian and Asian American Theatre Artists at The Public Theater's Performance of Soft Power by David Henry Hwang
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