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Claire DeBenedetto

37 Jerome Place, Wayne, NJ 07470 l H: 973-628-0767 l


C: 973-204-9175 l claire.debenz@gmail.com

SUMMARY

Hardworking actress seeking a long-term acting role. Highly-energetic and collaborative


team player who takes pride in being punctual and dependable. Also has experience
teaching and working with children from the kindergarten to middle school level.

EDUCATION

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison NJ (August 2016 – current)


Becton College
 Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, concentration in Musical Theatre
 University Honors Program Spring 2017-present
 FDU Theatre Scholarship
 Colonel F. Dickinson Scholarship

WORK EXPERIENCE

Boys and Girls Club of Northwest NJ, Wayne NJ & Prospect Park NJ
Front Desk, September 2016-presesnt
 Established meaningful connections and built trust with parents
Kindergarten Instructor, September 2015-present
 Assisted in academic development in 5-6 year olds
Camp Counselor, June 2015-present
 Created enjoyable activities for children to do
 Supervised swim activities

THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE (MOST RECENT)

COMPANY/DATE PRODUCTION ROLE


Fairleigh Dickinson University Legally Blonde the Musical Whitney, Delta Nu,
January 2017 Vivienne Understudy
Fairleigh Dickinson University Trelawny of the Wells Clara DeFoenix
December 2016
Aspire Performing Arts The Wedding Singer Holly Sullivan
Company
July 2016
Wayne Valley Theatre How to Succeed in Business Rosemary Pilkington
March 2016 Without Really Trying
Rhino Theatre Seussical Gertrude McFuzz
January 2016
Wayne Valley Theatre Romeo and Juliet Juliet Capulet
November 2015
Rosen Performing Arts Center Tarzan Kala
July 2015
Rhino Theatre Cats Grizabella
January 2015

OTHER PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

 Broadway Teen Cabaret with Rob Lester, New York, NY


 Originated the role of “Young Fanny Brice” in The Fanny Brice Story by Chip
Defaa
 Performed in the 2016 Lyrics for Life at Fairleigh Dickinson University
 Vocal Training by Mariana Karpatova
 Dance Training with Carole Bentley at Fairleigh Dickinson University

RELEVANT SKILLS:
 Trained in piano  Can read sheet music
 Trained in dance  CPR certified
 Works well with children  Experience with a foreign language: Spanish

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