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KIERSTEN BJORK is a professional theatremaker, performer, and reviewer (Connecticut Critics Circle) from Branford, CT. She is a 2021 graduate of Fairfield University, graduating summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with degrees in Theatre and English (Creative Writing Concentration), and minors in Classical Studies and Environmental Studies. She is the Theatre Manager at Legacy Theatre, the Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Branford Community Foundation, an a cappella ensemble singer with the Royal Court Singers, and does freelance theatre work for the Quick Center for the Arts and Theatre Fairfield. In addition to theatre, Kiersten reviews books for Booktrib. She is also a performer, having most recently played the roles of the Announcer and Ensemble in Shoreline Theatre Company's production of Something Rotten! and the Narrator in Legacy Theatre's production of Sweet Dreams: A Bedtime Story Comes to Life.

Other favorite performing credits include Joan Joyce! (Teen Joan Joyce) with Seven Angels Theatre Company, Footloose (Ethel McCormack – 2023 BroadwayWorld CT Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Performer in a Musical) and Chicago (June/"Squish" – 2022 BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Musical) with Shoreline Theatre Company, Legacy Theatre's productions of Beauty and the Beast (Enchantress, Madame D'Arque, Ensemble), A Princess Tea (Evil Queen), The Tales of Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh (Rabbit), A Christmas Carol (2021-2023, Fan/Mrs. Fezziwig/Others – 2022 BroadwayWorld Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Musical, and Best Ensemble), The Tales of Custard the Dragon (Ink the Cat – 2022 BroadwayWorld CT Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Supporting Performer in a Musical and Best Theatre for Young Audiences Production), and Joan Joyce! (Young Joan Joyce – 2021 BroadwayWorld CT Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Performer in a Musical), Theatre Fairfield’s The Spitfire Grill (Percy), [title of show] (Susan – 2021 BroadwayWorld CT Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Performer in a Streaming Musical), Woman and Scarecrow (Auntie Ah – 2021 BroadwayWorld CT Regional Theatre Nomination: Best Performer in a Streaming Play), Titus Andronicus (Demetrius), Fortinbras (Laertes & Polish Maiden), and Authenticity (Alice), and Calumet's livestreaming production of A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Past and Clara).

Kiersten’s credits also include director, scenic designer, master carpenter, board operator, stage manager, assistant stage manager, run crew, and more on numerous productions over the years, with favorites being The Great American Mousical directed by Dame Julie Andrews (ASM, Legacy Theatre), Rabbit Hole (Scenic Designer, Theatre Fairfield), Alcina (Run Crew, Yale Opera/Legacy Theatre), and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Master Carpenter, Theatre Fairfield).

Upcoming:

September 12-29, The Spitfire Grill (Percy, Brookfield Theatre)
December 4-15, A Christmas Carol (Mrs. Fezziwig/Fan/Ensemble, Legacy Theatre)

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PRESS

Joan Joyce! (Seven Angels Theatre)

"In the role of the teenaged Joan Joyce, Bjork is sensational. She is precise, crisp and clear in every scene, covering the part's nostalgic journey with power, dash, range and believability. Vocally, she sings with rich, complex tones and phrasing, supported by a controlled Broadway-like sound that gives full voice to her many musical numbers." (Jim Ruocco, From the Desk of Jim R, Take 2)

"Kiersten Bjork, who plays the teenage Joan Joyce, stands out among the performers. She radiates a warmth and enthusiasm... Ms. Bjork also has a wonderful singing voice." (Stuart Brown, Stu on Broadway)

"Kiersten Bjork who plays teenage Joan Joyce and Baisden Knudsen have excellent voices and do a particularly good job in their roles." (Tim Leininger, One Man's Opinion)

"Joan is beautifully portrayed as a child by Rylee Maxwell, as a teenager by Kiersten Bjork, and as an adult by Keely Baisden." (Bonnie Goldberg, CT Critics Circle)