Photo: Max Damian / Verse Concepts

As a Graduate of the 2017-2018 Professional Circus Training Program
at The Actors Gymnasium, Kelly has had the opportunity to perform as an aerialist for:
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Aloft Loft, The Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai, Bircus Brewing Company, Chicago Park District, Chicago Sport and Social Club, CircEsteem, Cirque Dreams at the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, Daley Plaza Chicago, Embarc Chicago, Four Winds Casino, In Paris Restaurant, Fly By Night Circus, Lyric Opera of Chicago, New Moon Chicago, Q Productions Las Vegas, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Unbridled Variety Show at UNTITLED, Wunderbar Chicago.


Kelly currently teaches aerial arts under German Wheel master Wolfgang Bientzle at Cirques Experience in Chicago, IL:
https://www.chicagowheeljam.com/aerials

Kelly also teaches aerial arts at MSA & Circus Arts in Chicago, IL:
http://msacircusarts.com/youth-aerial-arts/

Kelly is also a teaching artist with CircEsteem:
https://circesteem.org/

2021 Aerial Demo Reel 

​Dance Trapeze Demo Reel 2020

​"Place de la République" - The Grand Shanghai Theatre 2020
​"Blank Space" Teaser - Teardrop Lyra at Untitled Supper Club, 2020
​"Pressure" - Dance Trapeze - Fly By Night Circus, Chicago, IL - October, 2019
​"Somnambule" - Dance Trapeze for CircEsteem at Cloud Gate at Millennium Park, Chicago, IL - July, 2019

​"Somnambule" - Cirques Experience Summer Show at Chase Park, Chicago, IL - July, 2019
​"The Blower's Daughter" w/Roy Brown  - Fly By Night at MSA Circus Arts - December 14, 2018
​"Never Let Me Go"   - In Paris Restaurant - April 2019
"Place de la Republique" - Communion at Aloft Circus Arts - August 12, 2018
​  Aerial Sling - "The Wraith"  
Improvised Aerial Dance 


​PHOTOS

Photo: Nancy Behall/Wings Overlays Design: @fancyfairyangela/Hannah Anderson @Faerialist 
Max Damian Photography / Verse Concepts 2021
Unbridled at Untitled by Michelle L'amour 2021 
Photos by Joni Jones Photo
Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai feat. US Touring Troupe AMAZE -2020
Dance Trapeze and Duo Rope/Spanish Web
PHOTOS BY COLE SIMON
MSA & Circus Arts Virtual Benefit Show "This Too Shall Pass" 12-30-2020
​Photos by Yung Bullet
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Aerial Champagne Server (NewMoon Chicago) - 2019/2020
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Unbridled at UNTITLED - 2019/2020
Photos by Greg Bell
Photos by Kyle Bice:
Dance Trapeze for CircEsteem at Cloud Gate at Millennium Park, Chicago, IL - July, 2019
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​"The Blower's Daughter" w/Roy Brown  - Fly By Night Circus - December 14, 2018
Photos by Kevin Joe

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​"Place de la Republique" - Communion at Aloft Circus Arts - August 12, 2018
Photos by Nancy Behall
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Photo by Kevin Joe
Photos from "(EX)TENSION" - The Professional Circus Training Program Showcase
Photos by Cole Simon​
Partner Acro
Ambient Dance Trapeze for Embarc Chicago's Annual Fundraiser @Moonlight Studios 2018
"The Talls" Acro Duo with Phillip Christian - The Parlor @ The Colvin House - 2018
Circus in Progress 2016 - The Actors Gymnasium - Duo Lyra
Kelly is also an Underwater Mermaid Performer
Photo by Mike Rivera