Charleene Closshey is a multifaceted American artist, celebrated for her impressive range of talents, including acting, producing, composing, and music.
As a classically trained violinist, Charleene made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once' in 2014. She also composed the score for 'Feather: A Musical Portrait', which premiered Off-Broadway in 2013. Throughout her career, Charleene has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned artists such as Josh Groban, the TransSiberian Orchestra, and Frank Sinatra, Jr., and has even engaged in a fiddle duel with the legendary Charlie Daniels.
In addition to her musical talents, Charleene is also a skilled martial artist, trained in Kenpo karate, and is proficient in the use of handguns. She has performed her own stunts on screen, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Charleene's educational background is equally impressive, having attended Harrison Performing Arts High School in Lakeland, Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Exercise Science. She further honed her artistic skills at The Juilliard School, where she studied the Dalcroze Method, as well as at New York University, Circle in the Square, and Berklee College of Music, focusing on dramatic acting, musical theater, and musical studies.
Person biography:
Charleene Closshey is an American actress, producer, composer, and musician.
New York University:
She attended New York University.
Berklee College of Music:
She attended Berklee College of Music.
Circle in the Square:
She attended Circle in the Square.
The Juilliard School:
She attended The Juilliard School.
Harrison Performing Arts High School:
She attended Harrison Performing Arts High School.
Kenpo karate:
Charleene is trained in Kenpo karate.
Handguns:
She is proficient with handguns.
Josh Groban:
She has collaborated with Josh Groban.
TransSiberian Orchestra:
She has collaborated with the TransSiberian Orchestra.
Frank Sinatra, Jr.:
She has collaborated with Frank Sinatra, Jr.
Charlie Daniels:
She has dueled fiddles with Charlie Daniels.
No Postage Necessary:
She is known for her work in the dramedy 'No Postage Necessary'.
An Evergreen Christmas:
She is known for her work in the holiday favorite 'An Evergreen Christmas' (Netflix).
Feather: A Musical Portrait:
She composed the score for 'Feather: A Musical Portrait' that made its U.S. premiere Off-Broadway in 2013.
Once:
She debuted on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical 'Once' in 2014.
