Experience The Studio, LLC

is the premiere on-camera actor training facility of the Capital District. ETS’s founders have combined industry experience of 25 years. Both have maintained excellent reputations in the industry and are eager to share their knowledge.

Christy Lee Hughes

is a professional actress, dancer, voice-over artist and teacher. She is a member in excellent standing with Screen Actors Guild, and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. She graduated with a BA in Communication from the University at Albany. She also earned an AAS in Paralegal Studies from SCCC. Christy Lee has a ton of experience in front of the camera working on Major Studio Films, Independent Feature Films, Commercials and Television Series. She has been chosen to work with some of Hollywood’s Award-winning directors such as, Steven Spielberg, Bill Condon, Arthur Ginsberg and Joe Pytka. Recent work includes a principal role in the IBM Commercial, "What Makes YOU Special?" as well as playing opposite Thora Birch in a scene for the feature film, "Winter of Frozen Dreams". She has also played the Leading role of Beauty in the National Children’s Theater TOUR of Beauty & The Beast. Christy Lee has studied acting in both Manhattan and Hollywood. She has a undying passion for the arts and has been continuously requested to teach acting to fellow aspiring actors. Christy has a strong work ethic and always puts 110% into everything she does. Christy Lee has just earned and accepted the Critic’s Choice Award for BEST ACTRESS at the 2007 Edwood Film Festival for her role of Anna in "Amerikan Partizan" Directed by Tobias Seamon. Christy Lee can also be seen playing Janice in the film "Predisposed" written by Phil Dorling and Ron Nyswaner, currently in post production.

Kevin Craig West

is a director, producer and professional union actor, working in film, television, radio and stage. Kevin’s experience in front of the camera is what helped lead him to his interest behind the camera. "Let’s make a film," were the only words needed for his production company, MoBetta Films, to spring into existence. Project Mo(u)rning, the inaugural project from MoBetta Films, was nominated one of the top five submissions to the San Francisco Black Independent Film Festival. Selected by IFP Rough Cut Lab, Lake Placid Film Forum, Urbanworld VIBE Film Festival, Pan African Film Festival and Nashville Film Festival is The Assassin, where Kevin served as an Actor, Cinematographer and Producer. Directed by Rehema Imani Trimiew and produced by Kevin is the feature length documentary, Inspirations of Life, which documents the lives of foster kids in Rochester, NY transitioning into adulthood compared to kids in Tikodane, Zambia. Also in development is the docu-drama, I’m Going to Dance, written by Erika Kirtaglou, based on her book of the same title. For his production of promotional media for Erika as well as aiding in the publication of her book, Kevin received consecutive year Silent Angel Awards from The Brain Injury Association of New York State. Kevin is a member of The Barrow Group in NYC, Chair member of Upstate Independents and in addition to being a Voice Acting Trainer and Producer with VoiceCoaches, he also works as a Teacher/Artist with Symphony Space. Recently completed and hitting the festival circuit are lead roles in the movies, Detour, Man Up!, Distractions and Haiku King. Also look for him as the Deputy Director of Homeland Security in UnCivil Liberties, recently released nationwide on DVD.
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Experience The Studio PO Box 5064 Albany, NY 12205-0064518 677 1077 office