Kiera Anderson is a teaching artist and arts education advocate. Kiera graduated from New York University in 2002 with a BFA in Theatre, where she also taught yoga for actors at Tisch School of the Arts/CAP21. Kiera spent 10 years as a professional actor, working off-Broadway, in New York, and regional theatres across the country (member, Actors Equity Association). She has always been passionate about access to arts education, and has taught workshops and classes for young people since 2002. She is the Artistic Director of the St. Francis High School theatre program in Sacramento, and is honored to help students receive access to dance education and other youth classes through the DEAEF Youth Programs. Kiera holds a M.Ed. in Drama in Education through University of Dublin, Trinity College and is currently pursuing an Ed.D in Educational Leadership and Innovation at New York University.