BARBARA CLAYTON

A native Michigander, Barbara left her Detroit home and followed her dreams to a Dallas ballet boarding school at the age of 13. A hip injury sophomore year at Southern Methodist University led her to transition to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles to train and refine her talents as an actress with the honor of membership in their Third Year Company. 25 years and two amazing kids later

IT’S FINALLY MAMA’S TURN! 

A 16 year career teaching kickboxing provided her with a live audience to captivate every Monday and Wednesday night with cardio and comedy. Faith and a “Keep moving forward no matter what” warrior mentality fueled Barbara to beat a broken heart, colon cancer, two detached biceps, get a new hip and break free of the suburbs to reclaim her dream of becoming a successful actress. To complement her decades of life experience, Barb has honed her talents alongside a variety of industry leaders—learning from the best at Sue Hamilton Studios, The Commercial Class with Rob Brownstein and multi-level classes at The Voicecaster and Cold Tofu Improv, among others—to develop and master a range of both commercial and theatrical skills.  As a dual American and Canadian citizen Barbara continues to find opportunities to cultivate and rise into an abundantly successful acting career.