Hi. I'm Kate Rado and I like to say stuff. You can hire me to say stuff. I will say stuff into a microphone, or, if you prefer, into a camera. I have been saying stuff professionally since 2008.
I'm everywhere because I'm digital. Like Siri or "Her".
Just joshing. I'm real. I live near NYC. But I have a home studio, so I can make it happen.
If your commercial needs include an actor, please call my talent agency, Atlas Talent, at 212-730-4500. When the receptionist picks up, say, "I need to talk to someone right away about Kate Rado, see!" in a 1920s accent. That'll work.
For legit work, please email me directly.
I was promoted to Executive Elocutionist just now. By me. That was nice of me!
Ryan Jensen took my headshot photos. He's really the greatest. Thanks, Ryan!
Experience
Actor
Brewster Theater Company
August 18, 2021 – Present • Brewster, NY
In 2021, I was cast in two one-act plays. In one, I was a loving wife who tricks her husband using her clever mind. In the other, I was a violent sister with an attitude problem. Both were a stretch for me and incredibly rewarding.
Since then, I've been in 3 full-length plays and one more shortie, as I like to call it. I LOVE being able to practice my craft and grow my emotional range!
Mom
Earth
December 27, 2011 – Present
I’ve created two miniature humans. They’re awesome. I am responsible for their feeding, cleaning, care, education and transport. Annual reviews have been positive.
Voice Over Artist
Also Earth
February 2008
To date, I've done more than 25 industrials, 62 on-air commercials, countless promos, hundreds of demos, thousands of auditions, and millions of imagined scenarios where I am the voice over/hero.
Broadcast Producer
Freelance
February 2008 – December 27, 2011 • New York, NY
I did freelance production for advertising agencies as well as post, graphics and design companies. I made lots of commercials while helping creative people to be happy, account people to be proud, and vendors to be respected.
Broadcast Producer
Saatchi & Saatchi
April 2003 – February 2008 • New York, NY
Same as above but making less money.
Education
Comedy Cellar
Stand Up Comedy with Rick Crom
2021 New York, NY via Zoom
More practice showing off my funny in a "Covid Friendly" Zoom room.
Ridgefield Playhouse
Scene Study with Jeffrey Tambor
2020 Ridgefield, CT
Practicing stretching myself as an actor. Like yoga. Acting Yoga.
Ridgefield Playhouse
The Personal Monologue with Jeffrey Tambor
2019 Ridgefield, CT
In this class, I received coaching on writing and preforming a personal monologue from veteran actor Jeffrey Tambor. I also learned many valuable life lessons and to trust my instincts (even though that wasn’t in the class description).
Ridgefield Playhouse
Stand Up Comedy with Christine O’Leary
2017 Ridgefield, CT
Learning how to trick people into thinking I’m funny.
Gotham Comedy Club
Stand Up Comedy with Jim Mendrinos
2017 New York, NY
Learning how to not write and perform horrible jokes.
Brooke & Mary Commercials Class
2012 New York, NY
In this class, I learned how to audition for commercials for Advil and Olive Garden.
Magnet Theater
Sketch Writing and Levels 1-4 Improvisation
2012 – 2014 • New York, NY
Learning “Yes” and more “Yes” and then written-down “Yes”. This will make total sense if you’ve ever taken an improv class.
Boston College
BS in Communications
1997 – 2001 • Chestnut Hill, MA
This is where I learned to communicate! Before this, I never spoke. Or listened. And stomped my feet a lot.
Harvard University Summer Program
Acting & Psychology
1996 Cambridge, MA
This was a college program for high school kids. Everyone was wicked smaht.
Specialties
Knitting but I don't see what that has to do with saying stuff.