Kate Melisa Parry

Kate Parry (born April 29, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)is an Australian musical theatre performer, noted for her character acting,
mezzosoprano singing voice, and her voice over work and recording work Drum & Bass.

Parry started her career at the tender age of 2, she was one of the original Play School Toy children and was the face of AIM toothpaste throughout the USA at the age of 4, as she discovered her voice she was sort out by the Walt Disney Co. to be a Singer and travelled extensively with them throughout America, South East Asia and Australia - New Zealand. Kate culminated her training as one of the youngest graduates of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Artsearning a B.A in Musical theatre; and the prestigious Talent Development Project.

WAAPA

Kate-Melisa Parry studied at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, graduating in 2000. While studying in Perth, she was directed and tutored by a number of notable Australian performers such as David King, Tony Sheldon, Nick Enright, Roma Conway, Rhys Mconnochie, Adam Cook, Chrissie Koltai, John Milson and Nancye Hayes. Prior to graduating, he starred in the original recording and premiere performance of "Jack The Ripper" by Mathew Frank, "Medea"(as Narrator), "Follies" (as young Sally), "The Cradel Will Rock" (as Yasser), "Johana" (as Miss gilternan), and "Carousel"(as Nettie Fowler).

While in Western Australia, she also appeared in "Rising Stars" at Burswood Casino in Perth,

Film & Television

Kate has appeared in "Roy & HG", "Good Morning Australia", "mornings withKerri-Anne Kennerly",

Cabaret

Musical Theatre

Kate Made her professional debut staring alongside Anthony Wharlow and Amanda Muggleton in the 25th Australian Anniversary production of in "Annie" , directed by one of the shows creators "Martin Charnin", Kate played the role of "Star to be", the show toured through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with her performance gaining rave reviews in each city.

This led to the lead role of "Helen" in the world premier of "What the World Needs Now" a jukebox musical based on the songs of "Burt Bacherach" and "Hal David". "Hal David"oversaw the production and labelled Kate as a singer with a bright future.

"SHOUT! - The Story of the Wild One", staring as Marriane JOK's wife saw Kate fulfill her rightful place as one of Australia Leading Ladies.

Walt Disney

In 1990 she was invited to perform with the Walt Disney co, travelling and performing in "Singapore", "Thailand"

Recording

In 1999 Kate released a Drum & Bass Single with Adrian Sardi [producer] thru the Aspect Record Label that hit the top 10 in the UK dance charts

Awards

In 1994, Kate was crowned Miss Manly Wharf - and is still the current title holder.