Natalie Von Kirk is a multi-talented individual based in Los Angeles, with a diverse range of skills and accomplishments. Born on November 7th, 1998, in Fairfax, Virginia, she was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, where her interest in performance art began at a young age.
As a child, Natalie was involved in various sports, including soccer, lacrosse, track, and field hockey, as well as taekwondo, dance, and gymnastics. She also attended summer acting workshops in Northern Virginia, further nurturing her passion for performance.
Natalie's early career in the entertainment industry began with appearances in high school and community theatre productions. However, she decided to withdraw from her sophomore year of high school to pursue a dual-enrolled student program at Northern Virginia Community College, where she earned her associate's degree.
As a non-union actress and model, Natalie worked in Virginia, submitting herself to various projects and eventually landing her first small role in an online military training program with the help of Linda Townsend Management.
In 2017, at the age of 18, Natalie made the bold decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of acting in Hollywood. She attended Studio School Los Angeles, graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Contemporary Musical Theatre + Film, with honors.
Studio School Los Angeles is a unique institution, located at Los Angeles Center Studios (LACS) in Downtown LA, offering a comprehensive education in the entertainment industry.
Natalie is also an official 35th Generation Shaolin Disciple of Historical Venerable Abbot Shi Yanfan, 34th Generation Ordained Shaolin Warrior Monk, and International Cultural Ambassador of the legendary Songshan Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. Her Dharma name is Shi Hengchou, which translates to 'eternal silk'.
Natalie is currently represented by Serendipity Entertainment and has appeared in various theatre productions, including Lilly in Tonight, Tonight, Woman 2 in Songs For a New World, Freida in Carrie: The Musical, and Brenda in Hairspray.
Throughout her career, Natalie has been fortunate to work with renowned vocal coaches, including Eric Michael Krop, Julie Garnyé, Eric Petersen, Kathy Deitch, and Zakiya Young.
