Kelly Kosiek is an artist born and raised in Chicago where she began her early dance training. Her furthered training and education led her to attend Point Park University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. Her performance experiences include works by Rennie Harris, Jessica Lang, Daniel Herman, Noelle Kayser, Natasha Adorlee, Rigo Saura, Paula Sousa, and Sarita Smith Childs. Her experiences have led her to perform on stage, in film work, and in site-specific work in museums, festivals and retreats throughout the United States and on an international level. These experiences include participation as part of Jenna Pollack’s residency at the Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Live!, and Hedwig Dances’ residency at Ragdale among others. Kelly was part of Hedwig Dances’ 40th anniversary tour to Germany in connection with The Bauhaus as the institution also celebrated their 100th anniversary. During this time she had the honor to perform work by Hedwig Dances’ Artistic Director Jan Bartoszek at Schaubühne Lindefels as their season opener and at the Bauhaus Dessau. Kelly was also gifted the opportunity perform with Jan in the first piece Jan created during Hedwig’s 40th anniversary gala at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. Additionally, Kelly really values

freelance work, the freelance community and the collective creative energy she has had the joy to participate in throughout Chicago as well. Apart from performance, Kelly has choreographed work during her time at Point Park University and around the Chicagoland area. Previously a member of Inside Chicago and currently Hedwig Dances and Khecari.