Kristen Knapp (Wendy Blades)
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dynamic artist with extensive experience at Cirque Italia, showcasing high-level sword swallowing and fire eating. Renowned for captivating audiences through original performances and effective collaboration with production teams. Skilled in aerial acts and escape artistry, combining creativity with strong communication to enhance live shows.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Cirque Italia
2023 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in sword swallowing and fire eating performances.
- Created original artwork for performances, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with production team to integrate art into live shows effectively.
- Assisted in designing and executing set pieces for various acts.
- Set up and tear down the tent
- Participated in rehearsals, adapting artistic concepts based on feedback.
Pier 39 Theater
Independent Artist/ One Woman Show
09.2020 - Current
Delivered engaging one-woman show performances.
Including Comedy and skills such as sword swallowing fire eating escapes and more!
Artist
Europa Super Circus
04.2025 - 08.2025
Ringmaster / host of show
Sword Swallower
Aerial / Spanish web
Marketing
Artist
Majestick Circus
02.2025 - 02.2025
Performed skills of sword swallowing and aerial Spanish web in a touring show for 8 weeks
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison
2011
Skills
- High level sword swallower
- Ringmaster/ Mc / host
- Escape artist (strait jacket escapes)
- Fire eater
- Face painter
- Spanish web Aerialist
- Stage hand
- Production
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Artist
Europa Super Circus
04.2025 - 08.2025
Artist
Majestick Circus
02.2025 - 02.2025
Pier 39 Theater
Independent Artist/ One Woman Show
09.2020 - Current
Artist
Cirque Italia
2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
James Madison