Biography / Resume / Press
About Karlee
Karlee Squires is a Canadian born triple threat. Karlee grew up singing and dancing around the backroads of Alberta working on her grandparent’s farm. After obtaining a BFA in Musical Theatre from AMDA (LA/NY), she booked her first professional play three days out of college, and has been unstoppable since. She’s performed in Edmonton, New York, Los Angeles, and on the high seas with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
Karlee enjoys the challenge of a new environment, to develop her skills and leadership potential. At Costco Wholesale, she is an a area manager, class 1, 4, 5, & 8 forklift operator trainer, representative for both the Safety Committee (Secretary) and Journeys Leadership team.
From picking up a script to performing on the stage and screen or getting to run a warehouse and creatively market merchandise, Karlee loves learning about people and the ever evolving business industry.
Performing
Production
Karlee’s first full musical was during high school, performing in the The Wizard of Oz where she found her niche as an overly enthusiastic apple throwing tree. The next year, she took the starring role as Marian the librarian in The Music Man confirming her love for classic musical theatre. Karlee trained in New York and Los Angeles, attending singing, acting, and dance classes from some of the top teachers in the industry.
2017-2019 she spent time working on new musicals in Los Angeles, then the following year, travelling and performing abroad as Lead Vocalist and Vocal Captain on board Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Empress of the Seas.
In 2023, she performed back home in Edmonton at the Citadel Theatre, in Jersey Boys, as the Female Swing and as Judy Haynes in White Christmas, with Nuova Vocal Arts at Fort Edmonton’s Capital Theater. In 2024, she reprised her role as Judy in White Christmas and was also apart of the Grindstone’s Rocky Horror Show as Columbia at the Orange Hub.
Karlee is an area manager at Costo. She is confident handling hiring, training and running operational procedures. She worked four years as a marketing/production assistant for AMDA College and Conservatory, specializing in social media and data research projects.
Below the line film credits include: Associate Producer, Assistant Director, and Production Coordinator.
Karlee has also been a Musical Theatre, Dance Teacher and Fitness Instructor
Resume Links
press
A Modern Classic
“It was hard not to notice Karlee… she was enchanting. She has talent and drive which is an outstanding combination; one which was very evident to all of us in Sugar.” – Lorraine Wilder,
Tinsel Town News
A DIFFERENT MAIDEN’S TALE
“Her abilities when it comes to acting, singing, and dance are extraordinary… She has managed to simultaneously excel at all three.”
– Kelly James, Frontline Views
The Joy of Diverse Roles
“Her abilities, her commitment, and her positivity spread throughout our cast with benevolent repercussions. When you see her perform, you can understand that this is someone who takes great care to actualize and manifest her character.”
– Entertainment LA
Remembers Her Roots
“This triple threat knows where she has been and where she is going, and is quick to share the journey with those who join her.”
A Modern Day Classic in - "The Music Man"
” Karlee Squires is a time traveler… Squires has much more in common with the Hollywood stars of the early last century and those of modern Broadway than any genre specific individual you might be more familiar with.”
– The Crazy Mind
WHITE CHRISTMAS Lights Up
“Squires also later goes on to steal the show during Judy’s energetic Act II tap solo during the ensemble performance of I Love a Piano.”
– Sarah Dussome, Broadway World
What's Your Damage?
“Squires was spectacular as Heather Chandler. Strong singing, strong characterization, and fun to watch.”
WOW! StageScene LA
Blonde bombshells, Karlee Squires and her co-star Heathers, “Ace their mean girl roles to do Regina George and her entourage proud.”
– Steven Stanley,
StageScene LA
Nominated for Scenie Award – Oustanding Lead Ensemble in a Musical
'Stellar Production' Media Geeks
“Queen Bee Chandler (Karlee Squires) brought sassy menace to the rousing “Candy Store, ” threats of humilation, and classic one-liners… and dominated during her time on stage”.
Other Links:
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/karleejsquires
Broadway World: https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Karlee-Squires/