Shelby Folks

Shelby is glad to have had the privilege of working at the Alliance for the last three and a half years as a teaching artist. Teaching students from all walks of life has become a highlight of her career as a theatre artist in Atlanta.Since arriving in 2015, she has taught acting, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and improv to the children of the greater Atlanta area. She is proud to hold a BFA in Musical Theatre. Recently, she won a Suzi Bass Award for her ensemble acting work in Horizon Theatre's production of The Wolves. She has been blessed to work at Atlanta theatre's such as: Horizon Theatre, Synchronicity, Serenbe Playhouse, and Stage Door Players. As a working actor, she is always reaping practical knowledge to guide the future generations of Atlanta theatre artists.

Shelby is glad to have had the privilege of working at the Alliance for the last three and a half years as a teaching artist. Teaching students from all walks of life has become a highlight of her career as a theatre artist in Atlanta.Since arriving in 2015, she has taught acting, ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre, and improv to the children of the greater Atlanta area. She is proud to hold a BFA in Musical Theatre. Recently, she won a Suzi Bass Award for her ensemble acting work in Horizon Theatre’s production of The Wolves. She has been blessed to work at Atlanta theatre’s such as: Horizon Theatre, Synchronicity, Serenbe Playhouse, and Stage Door Players. As a working actor, she is always reaping practical knowledge to guide the future generations of Atlanta theatre artists.