hi, i'm
sarah kleist
I'm a ShowIt website designer, actor, TikToker, vocalist, rulebreaker, New Yorker, and the most Taurus-y Taurus you've probably ever met.
If it sounds like a lot, that's because it is. (No shame.) I'm obsessed with telling stories and I'm hellbent on helping you tell yours.
here's the thing—
Theatre & design are the same skill
in 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 16+ years (and counting!) 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. Let's do this thing.
one thing about me? i love a stat. here are some of mine.
Happy design clients over the course of 3 years in business
100+
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 😂
that inevitably led me here
A CUTE TIMELINE OF EVENTS
And lived my Rachel Berry truth by attending a musical theatre conservatory
Moved to NYC with literally $200 somehow
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
i've been seen in
in search of
a little inspo?
check out these podcasts i've been on
duo on air
the Empowered journey of you
the social complex
at the end of the day, this is it
you're the lead in your biz & brand story
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.
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