Kylie Chap

A dedicated and emotionally intelligent student at Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts, majoring in Creative Writing. Passionate about amplifying stories rooted in culture, justice, and family. Combines creative expression with compassionate action, whether through the page, the stage, or community engagement. Known for her initiative, empathy, and ability to transform personal experience into purposeful leadership.

• Founder and President, Future Health Professionals Club, 08/01/25, Present, Established the first chapter at her fine arts school, Kinder HSPVA, Planned health-related guest speaker events, fundraisers, and campus wellness initiatives, Facilitated career-readiness activities for students interested in healthcare and medical ethics
• Member, National Junior Honor Society, Pin Oak Middle School, 12/01/22, 06/01/24, Volunteered at community events for 44 hours in total, Aided at school events and tours for incoming sixth graders at Pin Oak Middle School, Deep cleaned theater closet and stage for 3 years every 2 weeks, Volunteered at West University Elementary School during Halloween events and cultural festivals for 8 years
• Co-Founder & President, Monarch Babysitters Club, 06/01/20, Present, Created a trusted youth-led babysitting group serving over 30 families, Trained members in CPR, conflict de-escalation, and child development basics, Donated 5% of 2023 earnings to Monarch Watch, an environmental nonprofit
• Member, Asian Pacific American Alliance, 08/01/24, Present, Helped organize the Annual Asian American Month Festival by designing posters, planning performances, and cooking traditional food, Represented Cambodian heritage through cultural storytelling and traditional desserts, Wrote and choreographed a comedic sketch for the Asian Diversity Series show, performed live with peers
• Member, Rock Climbing Advanced Team and Climbing Youth Club Two, 08/01/23, Present, Practiced weekly at local climbing gyms, Supported outreach by encouraging underrepresented students to try rock climbing, Strength, mental focus, and perseverance through sport
• Member, Extending The Page Club, Kinder HSPVA, 08/01/24, Present, A club dedicated to teaching kids (particularly at Mark Twain Elementary) about writing and its elements through thoroughly interesting and interactive lesson plans, accommodated with hands-on activities, Required members to write up lesson plans, interact with school children without a monitoring adult, and learn how to combat listening behavioral disruptions, keep everyone on task, and problem solving
• Officer, Pin Oak Middle School Hip Hop Crew, 08/01/21, 06/01/24, Leadership position in a competitive dance crew that builds teamwork, integrity, and perseverance, Won 1st place for 2 awards at MA Dance Contest, 2024, Participated in community dance freestyling circles, created original pieces of choreography, and journaled daily about topics such as respect
• Clemence Youth Foundation, Houston, TX, 11/01/24, Present, Volunteered for 3 hours helping the Mcgovern Garden of Houston by picking out weeds and invasive plants as well as placing new straw to help plants grow
• HSPVA Creative Writing Youth Volunteer, Houston, TX, 08/01/24, Present, Volunteered for 5 hours assisting younger children in hands-on activities and lesson plans to educate them about joining the creative writing program at HSPVA, Volunteered for 5 hours helping both families and potential students to HSPVA at the school's annual open house, Assisted with hands-on writing workshops for visiting middle schoolers, Helped families and prospective students during HSPVA's annual open house

• Rock climbing
• Spoken Word
• Journalism
• Dance
• Play Writing
• Taekwondo
• Theater

• 3rd Place UIL One Act Play, 2023
• Wells Fargo Art Competition, 2023
• Odyssey of The Mind Contest, 2020
• HSPVA Auction Show, Jury Selected Broadside Piece, 2023

Open Mic and Spoken Word Performances, 02/01/24, Present, Performed original poem 'Misery' at Houston Public Library's Open Mic Night, Performed '10 Missed Calls' at HSPVA's Annual Reading, Explored themes of diaspora, intergenerational trauma, religious identity, and youth activism, Created work that balances vulnerability with strength, often grounded in personal experience, Regularly participates in peer writing workshops, edits performances for clarity, and rehearses delivery for stage impact

• Rock Climber
• Playwright
• Actor
• Photographer
• Filmmaker
• Taekwondo Student
• Creative Writer

3rd Place UIL One Act Play 2023

Wells Fargo Art Competition

Odyssey of The Mind Contest 2020

HSPVA Auction Show, Jury Selected Broadside Piece