About Katherine
A Born Performer
Katherine Swick is a multifaceted SAG-AFTRA eligible actress, comedian, and voiceover artist based in Los Angeles. Known for her quick wit, comedic prowess, and uniquely captivating voice, think Leslie Knope meets Jess from New Girl.
Her recent credits include:
- Wrapping on a lead role in It’s Her Birthright: Motherhood (NYU Tisch), playing a conservative doctor grappling with implementing the Heartbeat Bill in Texas.
- Currently performing as Joan Watson in Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B, a quirky feminist reimagining of the classic Sherlock Holmes story.
- Recently appearing in Angels in America (as Hannah Pitt).
- Playing Jaques in Shakespeare's As You Like It ("All the world's a stage" monologue).
- Writing and performing a solo show portraying Nancy Mae Larson, a pioneer in her family's legacy.
Training
Katherine graduated from the prestigious Stella Adler Art of Acting Professional Conservatory in Los Angeles, building on her early intensive training under Diane Venora—Juilliard alum and renowned Shakespearean actor.
She has also explored diverse acting techniques through courses at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), improv at UCB, sketch comedy and character development at The Groundlings, private voiceover coaching, and vocal lessons.
Adding an international dimension, Katherine spent more than five years living in Cambodia, where she performed stand-up comedy and took the stage with the Phnom Penh Players. These immersive experiences deepened her cultural adaptability and flexibility as a performer.
Katherine Swick's training is a dynamic blend of rigorous classical foundation, contemporary techniques, and real-world global experience. The result: genuine versatility, whether on stage, on camera, or behind the mic.
Skills
Performance: Character work · Voiceover · Improv · Stage acting · On-camera acting · Dance (multi disciplinary) · Music/Singing (Mezzo-Soprano)
Sports & Adventure: Snowboarding/skiing · Water sports · Horseback riding · Advanced PADI Scuba Diver · Golf · General athletics & sports
Other: Seamstress/Tailor · Artist (painting and mixed media) · Motorcycle riding · Manual (stick shift) driving
Languages: Conversational Khmer (Cambodian)
Katherine is a lifelong learner and adventurer—chances are, if you name it, she’s tried it, trained in it, or at least given it a solid go. Always game for new challenges on set or off.
Fun fact: Katherine is also a designer and artist. Featuring dresses gracing the red carpet at the Grammys to multi story murals.