CIARA CHANEL is an Actress, Choreographer, Teaching artist of over 10 years, and Fundraising coordinator by day. She is a BFA Acting graduate from Montclair State University where she earned her performing credits early on and became the stage play choreographer for multiple studio and main stage productions. She graduated early and began performing in the city where she earned her 1st acting nomination. Since then, she has performed across NY/NJ at theatres including Teatro Latea, Theatre for a New City, ArtHouseProductions (Tracy Jones ‘23. 12 noms), for Yendor Theatre Company, Theatre Resources Unlimited, "Nettie, Nana, & Friends" Interactive puppet show, Beanstalk Interactive TV, and more. 

She enjoys furthering her education and was accepted to both the Chautauqua Acting Conservatory where she helped develop Monty Cole’s “Black Like Me” as well as the British Academy for Dramatic Arts for their Midsummer in Oxford program. She was connected with Vivid Stage in 2023 where she performed in an evening of Dinner Theatre at the Broadway Diner in Summit. Since then, she has been a part of many a Vivid production and absolutely loves the community and is thrilled to call it home.

She has worked with all ages and abilities and currently holds dance and acting classes across New Jersey. Her teaching credits include full programs and workshops at NJIT, Drew University, the Institute of Music for Children, Studio 426, Central Dance Society of NJ, St. Cloud Elementary, Montclair State University, and holding privates for her lovely clients. She is ever grateful to continue doing what she loves.

Let’s connect! CiaraChanelArtist.com CiaraChanelAllen@gmail.com