Kelsey Siepser is a writer, director, actor, and educator whose work explores the stories we tell ourselves to survive—and the narratives that allow us to thrive—through a queer, Jewish, feminist lens. Their creative work spans theater, film, and devised performance, with a focus on identity, mental health, and collaborative storytelling. Kelsey has appeared in award-winning independent films including Public Hearing, West of Her, The American Side, and The White Orchid. Their award-winning short film In Her Ear premiered at the LA International Short Film Festival and is currently being developed as a feature. Kelsey earned an MFA in Acting from the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts and previously taught acting at Emerson College Los Angeles.