Miss Black New York USA 2008
Kristen Caesar

Age: 25
School: New York University – Tisch School of the Arts
Major: B.F.A. - Drama
Talent: Vocal Performance

Platform: Performing Arts in Development
Achievements: Owner and Director of Kidz Theater (Manhattan based theater company for professional level child performers, providing free performance opportunities for talented children); Member of Actors Equity Association – union for professional stage actors; Starred as “Lisa” in the National Tour of the children’s musical “Corduroy”; Competitive gymnast for over 10 years – set high school uneven bar record and led as league all-around champion; Miss California National teenager 2000; Mattel/American girl Place – 2 “Applause” awards for excellence in a long term project and “Employee of the Month” for July 2007. Over 12 years of intensive voice, acting and dance training; 12 years of experience working with children in a theatrical setting as a director, teacher, choreographer, designer, supervisor, mentor, and big sister!