Undergraduate Advising

Yuki Cun

"Coming into Cal, I had a hard time adjusting to college out of high school and had no idea what I wanted to major in. I also didn’t have any TDPS or dance-related classes my first semester, which after fourteen years of ballet training, made me feel out of place without any dancing in my schedule. After my first semester, I began taking classes with the TDPS department, which made me realize how essential dance classes were to my college routine for maintaining my academic and mental state. I am currently pursuing a double major in Dance & Performance Studies and Cognitive Science with a Data Science minor. I mainly focus on improvisation and dancing, and in the future, I would like to research the neuroscience of kinesthetic movement. All of my peers, professors, and mentors in TDPS have been incredibly supportive, and as a creative, they have inspired me to believe that I can achieve anything I set my mind to. Feel free to ask me questions about double majoring, program planning, classes, clubs/decals (I’ve done and tried out for Art for Animation, Cal Create, WiCDS, BC@B, and Sigma Psi Zeta), or life! Welcome to Cal, and Go Bears! Remember, you got this!"

Chloe Foo

Majors: Theater & Performance Studies / Public Health
Focus Areas: Acting & Directing
Pronouns: she/her
Email: chloelfoo@berkeley.edu

"I started my acting journey in high school which came with its own challenges that left me feeling like I never would have a chance in theater. In community college I had dipped my toes into what acting could mean to me in the future. When I took my first TDPS class, everything fell into place. I was met with a welcoming community that pulls each other up and is not afraid to make a statement. At Berkeley I have been able to direct student productions and produce/act in short films. Inside the classroom I have been able to expand my familiarity with classic plays, practice acting in safe environments, and learn about performance studies. I am a proud transfer student and double major in an interdisciplinary STEM field who would love to answer any of your questions about academic planning, clubs, how to succeed in class, resources on campus, and anything in-between. I am very happy to sit down with you, grab a boba, or hang out on Zoom."

Leo Kearney

Majors: Theater & Performance Studies / Film & Media
Focus Area: Acting
Email: leotzkearney@berkeley.edu

"I've been involved with all forms of theater throughout my life, starting with dance lessons at the age of four, and including everything from acting in plays and musicals to directing different theatrical productions, as well as participating in the technical aspects of theater. However, I have found the most rewarding work I have done in my life to have occurred here at Cal! I will admit, I was a little intimidated to dive into this world as a freshman, but I quickly found a wide variety of opportunities with a wonderful and accepting community. Since arriving at Cal, I have completed the majority of the acting sequence, performed in five student-directed plays, participated in directing showcases, joined the board of a new theater company, and acted in a TDPS department production. As my focus is in acting, I will be able to answer questions regarding the acting major and various performing opportunities throughout campus, but I also have an interest in directing and would love to discuss opportunities for student directors to develop their skills here at Berkeley! I can also answer questions about double majoring, particularly with overlapping classes in other arts majors, like film."

Erin Markham

Majors: Theater & Performance Studies / Gender & Women’s StudiesFocus Areas: Technical Theater & Scenic Construction
Pronouns: she/herEmail: erinkmarkham@berkeley.edu

"Growing up in Los Angeles, I had theater, dance, and musical productions happening all around me. I never took much notice or thought twice about it until my middle school's production of Peter Pan. I was recruited by my English teacher to do run crew, and that's when I truly understood and fell deeply in love with the community, camaraderie, adrenaline, and passion that comes with being a part of live performance. When I started at Cal, I knew I wanted to pursue technical theater, but was unsure of what I specifically wanted to develop a focus in. My love for scenic carpentry and all things construction came while taking the scenic lab course, Theater 169. After that semester, my mind was set, and because of the way the department is structured, I’ve been able to take one-on-one independent courses with the lead carpenter to further my skills!"

Kelly H. Mou

Major: Theater & Performance Studies 
Focus Area: Acting
Pronouns: she/her
Email: kellyhmou@berkeley.edu

"I've wanted to be an actor since I was eight. I would put on my mother’s fanciest dresses and pose for the stuffed animal paparazzi on the living room couch. My path to stardom continues, but instead of amusing my mother, I now spend hours upon hours in a black box theater with my scene partner, trying to figure out how to raise the stakes in our scene. I believe that acting is a process of discovery and questioning. I almost quit acting due to a speech impediment called cluttering, but something keeps drawing me back. Reach out whether you have questions or not—we can grab coffee! If you feel intimidated, just know that I constantly memorize my monologues the night before performing."

Katherine Shan

Focus Area: Acting
Pronouns: she/her
Email: rosh8342@berkeley.edu