Valerie Vasilas

Valerie Vasilas has a diverse range of work experience in various industries. Valerie has worked as a Recruitment Lead at Productive Playhouse, where they oversee the recruitment team and strategizes hiring needs. Prior to this role, Valerie worked as a Recruiting Assistant and Transcriber at the same company.

Valerie also has experience in the entertainment industry, working as a Coach, Teacher, and Bartender at RISE Comedy. Valerie has also written and produced multiple productions for their own digital videos and has traveled as a performer with an improv group. Additionally, Valerie has worked as a Writer, Performer, and Producer at The Pack Theater, collaborating with other team members to produce original comedy shows.

In previous roles, Valerie worked as an Inventory Coordinator at Fleet Feet, responsible for managing store inventory and assisting customers as a shoe fitter. Valerie also worked as a Server at Simmzy's and Maggiano's Little Italy, providing excellent customer service and managing large sections and private parties. At Maggiano's, they also created the position of Catering Sales Coordinator to manage off-site catering orders and events.

Valerie's passion for theatre is evident in their work as the Program Creator, Director, and Teacher at Rogue Theatre Squad, where they developed theater arts curriculums and trained teaching artists for an after-school program. Valerie also served as the Director of Community Outreach at Illyrian Players Theatre Company, connecting with non-profit organizations and organizing donation drives and post-show talk-backs.

Additionally, Valerie worked as an Assistant Director and Ensemble Member at Illyrian Players, where they coordinated rehearsals and communicated with the cast and crew.

Overall, Valerie Vasilas has demonstrated strong skills in recruitment, project management, teaching, writing, performing, customer service, and event coordination throughout their work experience.

Valerie Vasilas completed the Creative Writing program at Second City Los Angeles in 2020. Before that, they graduated from The Pack Theater in 2018, specializing in Sketch Comedy. In 2015, Valerie completed the Dell'Arte Abroad Program at Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre, focusing on Theatre/Theater. In 2013, they finished the Long Form Improvisation and Comedy program at iO West. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre/Theater from Arizona State University, which they obtained in 2010. Additionally, in 2009, they completed the Devising and Physical Theatre Program at Accademia del'Arte.