Onyi Okoli
Improviser * Writer * Comedienne
Long Island City,NY
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
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Summary
Expressive Actor and Writer with 7 plus years of hands on experience in improvisational theater, sketch comedy, writing, and singing. Motivated and talented worker specializing in both stage and tv commercials. Dedicated to best-in-class performances with skills for memorization and collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Actress
Posche Models
New York, New York
01.2016 - Current
- Researched roles by reading material or shadowing people similar to portrayed character.
- Learned about characters in scripts and relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
- Wrote original materials for comedic sketch performances and character performances.
- Acted in several local, regional, and national commercials & print advertisements.
Improviser
Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater
New York, New York
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Captured audience by making audience laugh, cry and become excited, shocked and scared.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures of the top of my mind.
- Improvised a set alongside my teammates every other Sunday at the theater.
- Trained in both Improvisation and Sketch writing at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater since 2013.
Podcaster
Street Class Podcast
New York, New York
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Recorded Weekly episodes about popculture and interviewed celebrity guests including members of Netflix's The Astronomy Club.
- Created fun games & themes for listeners to participate in weekly.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions.
- Used NCH Suites and Wavepad Sound Editor to mix and edit tracks.
- Developed team communications and information for weekly meetings.
Sketch Performer
Boogie Manja
New York, New York
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed multiple characters per monthly show.
- Pitched Sketch ideas and materials to the writers in order to generate characters that I could best perform and deliver funny ideas to the audience.
- Studied scripts to successfully portray over 4 different characters in comedic productions through speech, body language and movement.
- Ability to memorize lines within 2 days for an entire show.
- Collaborated with directors, producers, writing staff and performance teams to determine optimal performance strategies and perfect approaches.
Acting & Modeling Instructor
Barbizon Modeling School
Baltimore, Maryland
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies during individual talent presentations.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for the acting or modeling activity of the day.
- Revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning for professional growth in the arts.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom talent showcases and runway presentations.
Solo Performer & Writer
OCI Entertainment, LLC
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2009 - 04.2011
- Wrote, performed, and toured my one woman show in Baltimore, MD, Atlanta, GA, North Hollywood, CA, and New York, NY.
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for 11 theaterical shows.
- Prepared contracts and finalized paperwork for tech, photographer, & videographer hires.
- Identified target audience and developed a marketing campaigned that led to sold out performances.
- Garnered several press coverages and acclaims from Broadway World, The Baltimore Times, The City Paper, etc.
Actress
Children's Theater Association
Baltimore, Maryland
11.2009 - 07.2010
- Toured, sang and acted as part of a 5 member creative ensembles for dramatic and comedic performances for elementary & middle school students along the east coast.
- Met with production director to discuss required poses, movements and persona to be portrayed.
- Supported production needs by setting up and breaking down stages, moving props and distributing supplies.
- Conducted interviews with media professionals, bloggers, and online personalities to promote performances.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater
08.2003 - 05.2008
Minored in Communication and Entertaiment
Skills
Improvisation
undefinedWork Availability
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Hobbies
Roller Blading, Boxing, Crocheting
Timeline
Actress - Posche Models
01.2016 - Current
Sketch Performer - Boogie Manja
01.2016 - 03.2018
Podcaster - Street Class Podcast
06.2015 - 04.2018
Improviser - Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater
06.2013 - 03.2020
Acting & Modeling Instructor - Barbizon Modeling School
07.2011 - 07.2012
Actress - Children's Theater Association
11.2009 - 07.2010
Solo Performer & Writer - OCI Entertainment, LLC
04.2009 - 04.2011
University Of Southern California - Bachelor of Arts, Theater
08.2003 - 05.2008
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