Kristi McQuade

she/her
BFA Actor

Kristi is a Calgary-born actor who found her love for acting at 12 years old. For UBC: The Parliament of the Birds (Hoopoe), The Birds (Eagle), Coriolanus (Various Roles). Select credits: Dirty Laundry: The Next Generation Improv (Lunchbox Theatre), Into the Woods (StoryBook Theatre), Family Law (CW).

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

My highlight was simply being surrounded by my classmates and collaborating. I found so much of what I learned throughout the last 4 years was through watching my peers, their processes and learning from them so I am entirely grateful for their art.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

I have gotten the opportunity to dip my toes into motion capture work so I would love to continue exploring that. I will also be getting my diploma in fashion design and styling for film/TV here in Vancouver! Thrilled to explore work on camera and off!

What is your dream role?

My dream role would be a character in The White Lotus or American Horror Story. I love series where every season is completely different with complex and unique characters.

Who is your favourite playwright?

At this very moment, Alice Birch. I cannot stop reading her plays right now as her writing style is so captivating, open-ended, and creative.

What are some of your special skills?

My special skill is being able to do a great rendition of the White Lotus theme song with my voice…sounds exactly the same.

Who would you most like to have dinner with?

My Grandma! She absolutely loved seeing shows I was involved in growing up, even if they were terribly bad. It would be cool to show her what I have achieved since.