​Ms Queen!

Queen Alexis – Founder of Queen’s Academy.

 

Queen (She/Her) has been teaching musical theatre children’s programs since 2013. Queen believes all kids can benefit from a performing arts experience which is why she founded Queen’s Academy. Queen focuses on building children’s confidence, empowering creative expression, and developing life skills through playful activities. Queen holds a Musical Theatre Diploma, Bachelor of Arts from Capilano University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Education from UBC. When not teaching, she can be found on hikes with her dogs, eating chocolate, and playing board games!

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Ms Katie!

Katie Gherasim - Artist & Musical Theatre Teacher

Katie (She/Her) is a performance, film, and visual artist living and working on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Katie often explores creation through the lens of live theatre, improvisation, collage, and stop motion animation. She is a graduate from The School for Contemporary Arts and holds a BA in Theatre and Performance. Katie is delighted to have opportunity to teach within the artistic and lively classrooms of Queen’s Academy. As a creative professional who grew up spending many hours in her local theatre school, she strives to give the same positive, supportive, and exciting experience to young artists. You can find Katie hiking, crocheting, and curing up with a good book!
 

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Ms Sophie!

Sophie Mildiner – Singer-Songwriter, Musical Theatre Teacher

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Sophie is so excited to be starting her teaching journey with Queen's Academy. She grew up in Vancouver and fell in love with acting and singing from a young age and hasn't stopped since! Sophie is a graduate from the Douglas College Theatre Program and holds a BA in Acting from University of Wales Trinity Saint David. On top of pursuing acting full time, Sophie is a Singer-Songwriter, with the love of telling stories with her guitar and piano. Sophie believes every child deserves to dive headfirst into their passions. In her spare time, Sophie can be found going on long walks, cuddling with her cat, or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea!

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Ms Julia!

Julia Eckert - Musical Theatre Teacher

 

Julia is an actor, singer, and performer with a life-long love of musical theatre. She recently graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and is incredibly excited to begin venturing out into the world of theatre and teaching post-graduation. Julia loves sharing her passion for theatre, music, and art, which has led her to many amazing teaching opportunities including UBC Camps, Place des Arts, and elementary schools. She has had the privilege of learning from many incredible teachers in her life and is very excited to continue the cycle and impact young lives with the gift of Arts Education at Queen's Academy! When Julia is not teaching or performing, she enjoys watching basketball, playing with her dog, and snuggling up with a good book.

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Ms Deepti!​

Deepti Sharma - Early Childhood Educator, Speech & Drama Teacher

 

Deepti has extensive experience working with children in Singapore, Montreal, and Vancouver. She holds a Speech and Drama Diploma from the Julia Gabriel Centre and Trinity College London and has been teaching drama for years. Her passion lies in creating play-based, child-centered learning environments where children can explore, express, and grow with confidence. Through drama, music, and storytelling, she encourages creativity, communication, and joy in every child she teaches. When she’s not teaching, Deepti enjoys tablescaping, decorating spaces with art and craft, reading, and practicing meditation, which bring balance and inspiration into her life.

 

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