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Melissa “Meli” Abreu began studying the art of Acting after interning for Spike Lee on his movie, “Inside Man”. She joined Kimball Studio shortly thereafter and booking gigs. She’s worked on two Indie Features (Buena Gente, showing at the Queens International Film Festival) and The Day We’ve Waited for, PSA (Stick With The Plan), Theatre (Sisters and The Vagina Monologues, as the Coochie Snorcher) and music video (I Am The World); Meli’s also in pre-production for a short film inspired by Junot Diaz. She’s thrilled to be a part of the Horror Festival and thanks From the Hip, her Family, Friends and Caballeros for their support!
Leah is thrilled to be back for another From The Hip festival after last being seen as Fern in Intimate Strangers. She is from Clearwater Florida and graduated with a BA in theater from Florida State University. She is currently interning at Primary Stages and loving it. Leah is taking class and enjoying life in the city.
Alexa is excited to be a part of Left Hip Productions. This is her 3rd performance with the group. Alexa was recently seen as "Joy" in The Pursuit Of Love, written by Diamando Stratakos. Alexa has also been seen in Odd Jobs as Karen, at The Shotgun Theatre Festival, and as "Clarita" , in Menu Driven, written by Kyle Spearman and directed by Jason Surratt. Alexa's other theatrical credits in New York/NJ are 10 Minutes Early, Nuts and Bolts, and Eating Out. She has also had lead roles in independent films such as, Reverse, The Project, Return to Innocence Lost, and Beautiful. Her television credits include principal roles in It's All Geek To Me, The View, and Lucille Roberts. Alexa has a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Masters in Social Work.
SHANNON BECK is excited to return to From The Hip. As a performer and choreographer, she graduated from the University of Maryland with a BA in Dance. While at UMD, Shannon studied and performed works under Pearson/Widrig, Alyssa Clark, Alexander Gish, among others. She has performed at the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and has had her own original choreography showcased around the D.C. area. Since moving to New York, Shannon has found a new passion for improv while studying at The Upright Citizens Brigade. She also can be seen in various student and independent films, including Rainbowarrior. Her most recent performance was dancing for HanleyDance at The Merce Cunningham Studios. She would like to give her thanks to all of her fellow creators.
Jamie Rosler received her BA in Theatre from the University of Miami, followed by an MA in Performance from Goldsmiths College, University of London. Since returning to New York she has been in various off-off-Broadway performances, and made her off-Broadway debut earlier this year in The Vagina Monologues. As a member of The Poisonous Ladies: Amir Levi Dance she performs in various venues in and around New York City. She is honored to be working with the Left Hip Productions team again, and can't wait to kick some butt in the From The Hip Horror Festival.
LE-ANNE GARLAND completed her MFA in Acting from the University of Florida and her BA in Theatre Performance from Western Michigan University. She has performed in various regional and international tours, and has received rave reviews from NYtheatre.com for her performances off-off Broadway. Most recently performed in “Breathe...” in the NY Fringe Festival, as well as performing in two previous From The Hip festivals. TV: As The World Turns, Lipstick Jungle. You can see her in Disney’s upcoming “The Princess and The Frog: The Ultimate Disney Experience” at The Roseland Ballroom this Nov. 25th - Dec. 13th. She is also a writer for the NY theatre website Theatre Is Easy.
Corey Williams is from Rhode Island, studied at Sarah Lawrence College and has written for exiledonline.com magazine. He has served as development associate for Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and had his work read at Ensemble Studio Theater.
