Meet Acting Teacher
KARA SMITH
Kara Smith is an acting teacher and professional actress who grew up just outside Nashville, Tennessee, where she began performing on stage at the age of three. She received a double major in Dramatic Arts and Communication Studies from Trevecca University, where she was also a member of the university’s improv and acting troupe, Masterworks. After graduating, Kara became a SAG member and moved to Los Angeles, where she has worked in television, film, and commercials, including 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star, Mayans, and Big Sky.
Kara is also a professional stunt performer and a second-degree black belt in Mixed Martial Arts. She has worked as a stunt performer and double on productions for Netflix, Hulu, ABC, Lifetime, and other major productions, and is a member of the all-female fire stunt team “Flame-On.”
While Kara loves acting, her passion for teaching comes just as naturally. She thoroughly enjoys teaching at The Playground, sharing her love of acting with her students while encouraging them to build confidence, take creative risks, and challenge themselves. Kara is grateful to be part of the Playground community and loves helping young performers discover what they are capable of.