RSVP CCM Acting Class of 2026 Senior Showcase

Mallory Bolser

Mallory Bolser is from Richmond, Indiana. She is passionate about acting, voiceover, writing, singing and making people laugh. Her CCM credits include Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice, Raelynn in John Proctor is The Villain and Ruby in Rope. When she’s not on stage or on camera, you can find her writing sketch comedy, painting with watercolors, or on the phone with her younger sister. Ask her about how many hours she’s logged on Stardew Valley. Or don’t. Frankly, it's pretty embarrassing.

Dash Green

Dash Green is an actor originally from Chatham, New Jersey. At The Carnegie Theater, he played George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. At CCM, he appeared as Carter Smith in John Proctor is the Villain, Shepard in The Winter’s Tale and Haemon/Eurydice in Antigone. Dash is passionate about devised theater, stage combat and the New York Mets. Ask him where you can find the world’s greatest bagels.

Nikolai Gray

Nikolai Gray is an actor, dancer and stage combatant born and raised in Odesa, Ukraine. His recent performances include George Wickham in Pride and Prejudice, Creon in Antigone and work in CCM’s Transmigration Festival. With a focus on truthful storytelling through the stage, screen and voice over, Nik’s training and experience span classical, contemporary and devised performance. In his free time Nik can often be found taking a dance class, on a hike, or exploring a new coffee shop in his quest to find the perfect chocolate croissant. After graduation, Nik plans to move to New York and continue to pursue his acting career in the big city.

Kiki Hellerman

Kiki Hellerman is an actor from Hoffman Estates, Illinois. They are an ardent lover of Shakespeare and have a deep passion for stage combat and intimacy work. CCM credits include: The titular role in Antigone, Lord Carey/Judith in Emilia and Gustav in Frankenstein. Professional credits include: Mutius in Titus Andronicus and understudying Flute in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both at the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. When not acting, they can be found knitting, or working on their junk journal.

Jordyn Hill

Jordyn Hill is an actress born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. CCM credits include Hermione in The Winter’s Tale, Caroline in Pride and Prejudice and originating the role of Kelly in Rope. Professionally, she has played Mary in It’s A Wonderful Life (The Carnegie). When not in costume, Jordyn is a passionate fashionista who loves to experiment with her style. Ask her about her seasonal closet rotation.

Dinithi Kaushani

Dinithi Kaushani (she/her) is a Sri Lankan American artist based in New York City. She recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) with a BFA in Acting. She yearns for more diverse representation in the industry and is dedicated to raising the stories of underrepresented communities. Recent work includes Ismene and Tiresias in CCM Acting’s production of Antigone, Lydia Bennet and Georgiana Darcy in CCM Acting’s production of Pride and Prejudice and M in The Human Race Theatre Company’s production of Peerless.

Maria Leigh

Maria Leigh is an actor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Recent CCM performances include roles in Rope, Pride and Prejudice, Emilia and Dog Sees God. She is a passionate collaborator and has experience in devising, playwriting, directing and teaching theatre. In her free time, Maria can be found writing, playing cards, or snuggling with her cats, Cosmo and Teddy.

Carson Mehlbauer

Carson Mehlbauer is an actor, accompanist, and composer from Louisville, Kentucky.  Acting credits include Brandon in a new adaptation of Rope (CCM), Cuddy in Witch (The Carnegie), Ellis in the world premiere musical The Light Chasers (Know Theatre of Cincinnati) and Mr. Collins in Pride and Prejudice (CCM). Carson is the founder of the Corita Kent Collective, a group of young artists supporting local charities via gamified cabaret events.  Ask him about the therapeutic value of talking to plants!

Bryce Nevison

Bryce Nevison is a trained actor from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. He was born and raised in Huron, Ohio. His theater credits include Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, Autolycus in The Winter's Tale, and Jonny in Let the Right One In. He was also the assistant director to the new adaptation of Rope. Outside of theater, his hobbies include cooking/baking, running, chess, watching movies, writing poetry and participating in DnD campaigns. Ask him about all the fires he started to become an Eagle Scout.

Amanda Sant

Proud Louisville native, Amanda Sant is trained in contemporary and classical acting techniques, as well as various facets of musical theatre. She has appeared in plays and musicals at CCM, The Warsaw Incline Preforming Arts Center and The Covedale Center for the Preforming Arts. When they are not on stage or behind the screen, you’ll probably find her reading a book, manifesting the future, or collecting nifty little trinkets with her best buds! She loves traveling and discovering more about their family's culture in Malta and scattered all around the world. Ask about her cat suki and how she fell into their lap!

Lilia Villaflor

Lilia Villaflor is a Filipina American actress and artist from Joliet, Illinois. She originated the role of Quinn in the world premiere of the musical The Light Chasers at The Know Theatre. Her credits at CCM include Lady Katherine in Emilia, Bailey Gallagher in John Proctor is the Villain, Catherine de Bourgh in Pride and Prejudice, Stefan in Let the Right One In (Co-production with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company) and originating the role of Debbie in Rope. Two of the short films in which she has appeared — "Crescendo" and "Merry Kegmas" — have won NATAS Ohio Valley Student Emmy Awards. When not on stage, you can find her gardening, baking sourdough, or rummaging around in decrepit antique stores.