Karen Yee

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Gender
Female
Pronoun
she/her
Age Range
40 - 55
Ethnicity
Chinese, Asian
Height
159cm
Base Location
Melbourne
Available In
Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney
Skills
Actor, Commercial Talent, Extra (Background), Presenter, Prof. Musician, Prof. Singer, Voice Artist, Musician, Singer
Hair
Black
Eye
Dark Brown
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Agent

Acting Agent
RMT Management
Phone

Feature Photo
Karen Yee
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Credits

Theatre

2024
Narrator
SSFN37<3
The Artist In Question
Jag Yien Thiang
2024
Neighbour/Pianist
The Roof Is Caving In
Frenzy Theatre Company
Belle Hansen
2003
Speaking role
Life is a glimpse of time between two eternities
Flinders University
Malcolm Fox
1999
Lead (Estragon)
(Sick and Tired of) Waiting for Godot- a Feminist Treatment
University of Newcastle
Rebecca Conroy
1996
Myself
Playback Theatre Project
University of Newcastle
Edward Scheer
1996
Woman
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
University of Newcastle
Edward Scheer

Short Film

2024
Dian
The Shed
JMC
Ria Giulia
2024
Sharon
Recycled Lot
Boyish Films
Felix Donahoo-Andrusiak
2023
Sue
The Department of Porn Justice
Matt Jolly Comedy Sketch
Ruby Walker/Matt Jolly
2023
Tea Android
MALfunction - Proof of Concept
Ignition Pictures
Darren Vukasinovic
2023
Anna
Follow Me
SAE Institute
Logan Ferris
2020
Lead (Karen)
Karen the Witch
MAPS
Kirrily Snape
2019
Lead (Strange woman)
Places to Hide
Adelaide 48 Hour Film Project
Tasman Colquist

Corporate Work

2024
Police Officer
Respect Me
High Grade Productions
Hamish Garnham
2024
Counsellor
Emerging Minds: Child-focused practice with separating parents
Holly Winter Films
Holly Winter
2023
Presenter - Catherine
Dementia Guide Training
Fire Films
Corinne Maunder
2023
Busker Presenter 3
Busking Safely In the City
RMIT Gender Justice & City of Melbourne
Neil Triffett
2023
Lead (Store Manager)
Good Guys/JB Aggressive Customer Training Video
Balloon Tree Productions
Matt Smolen
2020
Lead (Helen)
Emerging Minds: GP Child Mental Health Skills
Artist Made Productions
Ian Bone
2018
Lead (Helen)
Emerging Minds: Supporting Children's Social & Emotional Wellbeing in GP
Artist Made Productions
Ian Bone
2016
Mental Health Worker
Children of Parents With A Mental Illness
Artist Made Productions
Ian Bone

Musical Theatre

2023
Lead Actor, Supporting Musician
Fierce Legacy: My Mother's Songs For the Journey
Adelaide Fringe Festival
Jamie Lynn Webster
2008
Assistant MD/Piano
Side By Side By Sondheim
Burnside Players
Megan Dansie
2007
Assistant MD/Piano
By Jeeves
Burnside Players
Megan Dansie
2007
Assistant Music Director
Oliver!
Marie Clark Musical Society
Brian Godfrey
2007
Assistant Music Director
Victor Victoria
Hills Musical Company
Amanda Taylor
2006
Ensemble
Chess
Hills Musical Company
Dennis Gutteridge
2005
Connie Wong
A Chorus Line
Hills Musical Company
Marcus Roberts
1985
Violin
My Fair Lady feat. Hugh Jackman
Knox Grammar School
Brian Buggy

Commercial

2023
Woman at Party
BreastscreenSA web ad
Showpony
Abby Moulton
2020
Presenter
COVID Campaign, Dept Premier & Cabinet

Voice Over

2019
Background voices
Stateless TV Series
Stateless Productions
Michael Darren
2007
Female Police Officer
SAPOL radio commercial
TMP Worldwide
Greg Clark
2004
Voice Actor
various commericals
Radio 5UV Adelaide
Darren Van Shaik
2002
Mrs Kittle
“Personal Leadership Program” Animated Training Package
Youth Opportunities Association (SA)

Photograph / Stills

2024
Model
Australian Open Premiere Experiences 2025
Pork Store Productions
Michael Lincoln
2014
Model (Casino goer)
Adelaide Casino Baccarat Skycity
Jamshop
Jim Robinson
2009
Model (tourist)
South Australia Tourism: Barossa Valley

Music Video

2016
Lead
White Horse
MAPS
Ashleigh Knott, Riley Scott
2015
Stressed woman
Hilltop Hoods "Live and Let Go"
Kojo
Richard Coburn
2002
Musician
"In Mid Air", "Cash"
January
Gerald Matthews

Album Recordings

2007
Violin
Esther Lamb "Until Tomorow" on Listen For Home
Mixmaster Studio
2002
Violin/Backing Vocals
Unreleased
January
Gerald Matthews
2001
Violin/Singing
January "In Mid Air"
January
Gerald Matthews
1999
Violin/ Backing vocals
Unreleased
Aphek Studio
Greg Dixon
1997
Backing Vocals
Future Imperfect
Aphek Studio
Greg Dixon
1994
Violin/backing vocals
Nothing To Do With Cars or Traffic Lights
Aphek Studio
Greg Dixon

Presenter

2010
Host (Japanese language)
Christmas Concert
Kagoshima Shinai Kyoukai
Mizuho Hirata

Television

2002
Dr Chang (Epsiode 28)
Sisters & Brothers for Nexus Living English
ABC Asia Pacific

Music

2019
Music Director
Winter Concert
Woodville Concert Choir
myself
2017
Piano
Piano duet concert
Rangai Yee Piano Duo
myself
2017
Accompanist
First Concert Choir
Young Adelaide Voices
Christie Anderson
2016
Assistant Music Director
Fusion Pops: Adelaide Fringe
Fusion Pops Orchestra and Choir
Alwin Kidney
2015
Music Director (South Australia)
Australian Youth Choir concerts
National Institute of Youth Performing Arts
Julie McKenna
2015
Festival Accompanist
Festival of Music 2014-2015
South Australian Public Primary School Music Society
Robyn Filmer
2012
Chorus
Proms, Lord of the Rings
Adelaide Symphony Chorus
Carl Crossin
2012
Vocal Ensemble
Choral concerts
Adelaide Voices
Christie Anderson
2010
Lead Singer
Christmas Concert
Kagoshima Shinai Kyoukai
Mizuho Hirata
2009
Keyboard
Jazz gigs (2007-2009)
Jazbuz
Mel Laraway
2009
Lead vocals/keyboard
Jazz gigs 2007-2009
Consensus
Jonathon Pritchard
2009
Keyboard
Jazz gigs 2008-2009
Crumpet
Schmoe (Sylvan Elhay)
2009
Violin/Backing Vocals/Keyboard
Orsino Nation Adelaide Fringe
Orsino Nation
Paul "Charger" Hilton
1999
Violin
Bush Dance gigs 1988-1999
Outback Bush Band, Sydney
Ian Brooker

Opera

2019
Rehearsal Accompanist
The New Moon (Romberg & Hammerstein)
South Australian Light Opera Society
Helen Loveday
2013
Piano
Noye's Fludde (Britten)
Christchurch North Adelaide
David Kram
2009
Rehearsal Accompanist
Gianni Schicchi (excerpts)
University of Adelaide
Patrick Power

Online

2022
Presenter
Beam Safe Academy:Ride Kind

Training

2023
Howard Fine Acting Studio Australia
Full Time
Acting (Scene Study, Camera, Shakespeare, Voice, Alexander Technique)
2022
TAFTA Melbourne
National Actor's Intensive - October
Screen acting, self-tests, auditioning
2022
Actor's Studio Adelaide (Tony Knight)
First Year Acting
Naturalism, Laban, Shakespeare, Screen
2022 - 2021
Flinders University
Grad. Cert in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Psychology
2021
Pat H Wilson
Private Coaching
Musical Theatre Singing
2022
Rosslyn McLeod
Private coaching
Alexander Technique
2021
Adrian Barnes
Private coaching
Acting
2014
Gravy For the Brain (Hugh Edwards)
Voiceover for Gaming
Voiceover for Gaming
2014
RMT
Advanced Acting and Presenting
Acting & Presenting
2012
RMT
Registration Course
Acting & Presenting
2004
Voicecraft (Alison Bagnall)
Introduction to Voicecraft
Voice
2004 - 2000
Flinders University
Bachelor of Arts (Drama)
Humanities
2003
Actors Ink
Showreel
Screen acting
2003`
Australian Radio School
Voiceover Workshop
Voiceover, accents
2003
Actors Ink
Professional Development
Acting
2002
Actors Ink
Advanced Acting
Acting
1999
Actor's Centre for Television & Theatre Sydney
Introductory Acting course
Acting
1994
Insearch Language, University of Technology Sydney
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Teaching English Language
1993 - 1987
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Medicine
1990
Australian Music Examinations Board
Associate Diploma of Music, Australia
Classical Piano

Skills & Attributes

Shoe Size
7.5
Clothing Size
Female - 6
Waist
76cm
Bra Size
A
Bust
82cm
Hip
88cm
Natural Accent
Australian
Accents
American Standard, English, Australian
Languages
Japanese, French, German, English
Hair Length
Short
Hair Style
Straight
Instrumental
String, Piano / Keyboard
Singing
Contemporary, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Musical Theatre, Choir, Folk, Country & Western , Blues, Rock, Opera, Show
Singing Range
Alto, Mezzo Soprano
Sport
Swimming
Drivers Licences
Car
Model Work Types
Promotional, Commercial
Professional Skills
Actor, Commercial Talent, Extra (Background), Presenter, Prof. Musician, Prof. Singer, Voice Artist, Musician, Singer

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Notes

I trained as a doctor at the University of Sydney but left the profession to pursue creative interests. I have a Bachelor of Arts (Drama) and a Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy both from Flinders University, Adelaide. I teach piano, violin and singing and have conducted choirs and musical theatre such as Oliver! and Victor/Victoria. I have performed solo and in ensembles as diverse as symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles and heavy metal/rock fusion both as instrumentalist and as a singer. I danced as a child (jazz, tap and classical ballet) and have dabbled in a lot of physical activities such as circus, karate, tennis, squash, pilates, soccer, yoga and swimming. I have taught English and choir classes to both children and adults, and have a current Working With Children Check. I have a manual driver's licence and can speak basic Japanese, French and German. My natural accent is Australian and I can do Gen Am, RP and others. My passport is valid and I am available to work in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. I am fully vaccinated for COVID.