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Christie Kerr has enjoyed a career in the theatre industry for over 25 years.  She has worked throughout the country as a Director, Choreographer, Intimacy Choreographer, Educator, and Performer.

Christie was born and raised in Littleton, Colorado.  She began dancing at the age of 3 and performing in musicals at the age of 6.  She performed and trained throughout her time in Colorado before she left home to attend the University of Michigan, where she obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre performance.

Christie began working consistently as a performer regionally and in national tours.  Along with her performance, she began cultivating her career as a Director, Choreographer and Educator.  After traveling the country, she landed in Chicago, Illinois where she continued to perform.  After a few years, she shifted her focus to directing and choreographing, as well as working as an educator to children ages 3 through college.  She taught at various dance studios in the Chicagoland area and worked as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia College, Chicago.

In 2016, Christie moved across the country to the desert of Tucson, Arizona where she is currently an Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Arizona.  She is continuing her work professionally as a freelance director/choreographer as well as creating new curriculum and shaping the BFA students in the Acting/Musical Theatre program.  She also continues to teach master classes across the country.

Select directing and choreography credits include: Spamalot, Crazy For You, A Chorus Line, The Drowsy Chaperone, Pippin, Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Sister Act, Into the Woods, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Tenderly, Hairspray, La Cage aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast, Bare—A Pop Opera, Hands on a Hardbody, The Addams Family, Honk, Bye Bye Birdie, The Pajama Game, Evita and Spring Awakening.  Selected theatres include: Porchlight Music Theatre, Little Theatre on the Square, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Circa ’21 Playhouse, Bohemian (BoHo) Theatre Ensemble, Bailiwick Theatre Company, Theo Ubique, Fox Valley Repertory, Williams Street Repertory, Prather Entertainment Group, Columbia College and the University of Arizona.

Most recently, Christie has begun training as an Intimacy Director/Choreographer. She’s trained with Theatrical Intimacy Education (TIE) and Intimacy Directors and Coordinators (IDC).  She was chosen as a member of the Educator Advocate Program (EAP) with TIE and trained and worked with an elite cohort of 18 people during the Summer of 2022.

As a director and choreographer, Christie is known for her emphasis on collaboration and connection,  and her productions are always polished, inventive and full of joy.  She continues to love teaching and loves to see her students flourish and grow in her classes.

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Student Testimonials

Christie teaches with passion and integrity. She always creates a fun, engaging, and safe work environment for her students while remaining responsive to group energy. Christie works with students at their level—identifying and improving both their strengths and weaknesses. Mega motivating!"
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Jenna M.

Christie has the ability to teach students of varying levels all at once, and she creates a safe space that allows for confident mistakes. She's a really fun teacher and isn't afraid to have a good time with her students, which I think diffuses some nervous tension and makes for a more productive classroom."

​Tony M.

Christie Kerr was one of the professors in this program that made a huge difference for me personally.  She not only fostered my love for dance & theatre, but reminded me daily that success comes from tireless effort and dedication. Christie will always be a positive role model in my life!"

Courtney B.

I walked out of her classroom everyday as a stronger performer and person. The reason I responded so well as a student to her methods was because she understood the true art of combining passion or craft with work. She teaches it with ease and is a walking example of making your passion your work."

​Reagan K.

​Christie Kerr’s class pushed me to become a better performer than I thought I was capable of. Her attention to detail and wealth of knowledge is invaluable as an educator."




​Michael L. 

Christie Kerr has been one of my favorite educators and mentors. I have her to thank for a lot of my knowledge and growth in dancing. She has taught me to keep pushing myself in everything I do and strive for the best. She exemplifies what one can achieve with passion and determination."

​Daniel A.