hi, i'm

sarah

KLEIST

ShowIt Brand & Web Designer, Marketing Strategist, Musical Theatre Performer, TikToker, and
Multi-Hyphenate Creative Girly

If it sounds like a lot, that's because it is. (No shame.) I'm simply obsessed with telling stories and I'm hellbent on helping you tell yours.

Theatre & marketing are the same skill 

different fonts.

Storytelling, captivating an audience, creative collaboration, voice, tone, engagement, empathy—I mean, need I say more?

Buuuut, when my dad forced me to audition for the school musical at 12 years old because I was spending too much time on the computer, I had no idea it'd lead me straight into a life where I am uniquely qualified to do both. 

(Although looking back, that's honestly too perfect—you really can't make this sh*t up.) 

I've spent my entire life cultivating the skills to inspire, educate, entertain, engage, show up in service of an audience and make deeper connections. And now, I'm using those skills to help you make an impact, too. 

everything started making sense when I realized... 

in

one thing about me? i love a stat.

Happy design clients over the course of 3 years in business

150+

1.4M


Likes on TikTok—if you're a personal development & goal setting girly, you'll love

Concerts sung at The Green Room 42 in NYC—if you know, you know 😂

love a good story?

And lived my Rachel Berry truth by attending a musical theatre conservatory

Moved to NYC
to pursue a Broadway dream

2012

And, like all actors do, became a full-time auditioner in the city

Started performing professionally (& working as a server)

2014

Because I was (rightfully) upset about how women are portrayed in media

Founded a feminist theatre company

2015

Realized I hated producing and actually just loved building the brand.

2017

And discovered that I loved social media —and was great at marketing!

Started managing my restaurant's Instagram

2018

Pandemic ensued, Broadway shut down, and my restaurant closed... 

2020

And out of sheer boredom, I started designing websites & posting on TikTok to much success

Running a design biz, performing all over the country, and loving life!

today

here's mine:

i've been seen in

Emily Cecile

Emily is an Adobe Illustrator WHIZ and helps turn my brand creative directions into strategic & meaningful logo suites for projects. I'd die without her.

logo developer

Sarah Burk

Trust me when I say there is no better Pinterest manager than Sarah Burk. I'm just lucky to be one of her clients. *Sniffle*

Pinterest manager

backstage

some CONTRACTORS who make magic

at kleist creative

(because i obviously die for an all-female creative team)

in search of

check out these podcasts i've been on

a little inspiration?

at the end of the day, I truly believe:

you're the lead 

Not your logo, not your graphics, not your copy, not your website—you.

And your online presence? It's merely your stage—with fancy backdrops, costumes, and lighting.

Now, don't get me wrong—I love all that other stuff. (Gimme a cute dressing room and a fancy microphone setup any day of the week!) But without the heart, soul, and story of the leading player, there's nothing to sell tickets to.

You bring the heart, and I'll bring your spotlight. Applause awaits.


in your business & brand story

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