Kjersti Søberg is no stranger to the stage or screen in any part of the world. While attending the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Kjersti worked with the NFL as a Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader for 3 seasons. As an ambassador for the organization, she was chosen to travel to Iraq and Kuwait on a military goodwill tour. She graduated with honors with a BFA in Jazz Dance Performance and was the sole recipient in her graduating class to receive the prestigious award of “Excellence in all Styles.” Immediately after graduating, Kjersti danced with Holland America Cruise Line, where she completed several world tours. She also broke into the South African entertainment industry, dancing under renowned choreographer Debbie Rakusin. While living in South Africa, she could be seen dancing in commercials, corporate performances, and on TV. Kjersti toured internationally in Dirty Dancing the Musical as an on-stage swing, where she understudied/played the lead role of “Penny Johnson.” Kjersti was an equity performer and Dance Captain at Walt Disney World for 10 years. She performed in Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, and the aerialist/adage act in The Festival of the Lion King. She also helped create and performed in Celebrate the Season as well as a featured performer in several of ABC/Disney’s televised Christmas parades with Neil Patrick Harris under critically acclaimed and Tony Award-winning choreographers, including Christopher Gattelli (Newsies/SpongeBob Square Pants) and Emmy award-winning NappyTabs (So You Think You Can Dance/America’s Best Dance Crew). Kjersti not only has a passion for the stage, but also for the sky. She became a fully licensed helicopter pilot in 2016. Most recently, she graduated with a second bachelor’s degree and a master’s in Intelligence and Security Studies. When she is not in the studio, she works as a national security investigator. You can find more information about Kjersti at https://kjerstiportfolio.com/.