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Katherine is wearing a bright green suit. She's sitting on the floor, legs extended front and arms crossed, in front of pink and green fabric.

Former theater kid, current arts journalist and forever storyteller. I specialize in features, critical essays and profiles focused on theater, film, television and pop culture. Right now I'm the arts & culture staff features writer for the Times Union in upstate New York.

Art is seriously playful - and so am I.

KATHERINE
KIESSLING

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My current culture obsessions:

Seven-year-old Katherine in a blue and silver sequined dance recital costume posing with a hand on her hip, other arm extended, and heel out.

Once upon a time, I dreamed of performing on stage. Now, I dream of writing about it.


I'm a dedicated storyteller with years of performance and production experience, extensive theater and journalism training and an insatiable curiosity.

I specialize in features, critical essays and profiles focused on theater, film, television and pop culture with a keen interest in the ways art interacts with identity. I'm also skilled at translating my storytelling skills to successful social media marketing strategies that connect to and engage with audiences - all with a little razzle dazzle.

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