Kyla Sylvers
Kyla Sylvers
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WELL TRAINED. WELL PREPARED. WELL REVIEWED.

Kyla Sylvers is a trained actress, writer, director, and producer who graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Dramatic Arts. As a performer, she has worked on stage and screen in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and London. Her most recent work includes her starring in the short film SALUD through the women’s weekend film challenge in 2022 and performing her solo piece with Generation Women later in the same year. Before that, she starred in the hit dark-comedy crime web series, SEX, VLOGS, AND KIDNAPPINGS in early 2022 while her solo piece CHAOS AT 26! OR MAYBE IT’S NOT SO BAD… had a run at THE TANK in NYC in October 2021. After about a year abroad and taking time to strike with her fellow actors, Kyla is currently both Chicago and NYC based but can be a local hire in L.A., D.C., and Atlanta. She is currently looking for new representation as a writer and actress. She is also a proud member of the ACTOR’S EQUITY ASSOCIATION.

In addition to that, she is the co-founder and CEO of MELANIN & MAGIC PRODUCTIONS. Most recently, the company completed the dark comedy-crime web series, SEX, VLOGS, AND KIDNAPPINGS which has amassed over 1,000,000 views across three episodes on YouTube. Kyla wrote, directed, and starred in the series. The company also produced the award-winning supernatural drama film THE BLACK BANSHEE, which Kyla also wrote and co-starred in. That film screened at over 50 independent cinemas, won an audience choice award, and was featured in Essence magazine. Previous productions also include the drama short THE WAY OUT, which Kyla also starred in and currently sits at 11,000+ views on YouTube, and the dramedy web series, FINDING OUR WAY, which Kyla wrote and co-starred in.

As a writer, Kyla Sylvers has been a finalist and/or semi-finalist in the SUNDANCE EPISODIC LAB, MACRO EPISODIC LAB, BLACK BOY WRITES/BLACK GIRL WRITES LAB, ISA FAST TRACK COMPETITION, EMERGING SCREENWRITERS COMPETITION, THE FUTURE OF FILM IS FEMALE SHORT FILM SCRIPT COMPETITION amongst others. Her work has been featured in numerous film festivals, screened at over 50 independent cinemas, and even won awards.

Her fantasy pilot, EGATU, her dark-comedy crime pilot, SEX, VLOGS, AND KIDNAPPINGS, and her apocalyptic romance feature, ONE LAST TIME, are all available for reads upon request.

Kyla’s full (acting) resumé can be downloaded here. Her full artistic CV is available upon request.

 
 
 

Watch: SEX, VLOGS, AND KIDNAPPINGS

(EPISODE 1)

 
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So Much To Say

There have been sooo many beautiful things that have happened over the past few years and there is so much to type in regards to that, but right now I just want to share this ESSENCE ARTICLE that I am so proud of about a story that I am so proud of. THE BLACK BANSHEE has touched so many lives and I am so proud I made it and I’m even more excited to see where it goes as a TV series (or a BOOK!) in the future (OR BOTH!). I had the honor of being featured in ESSENCE MAGAZINE because of it, so please, give the article a read when you can.

LINK TO ARTICLE: https://www.essence.com/entertainment/afrofuturism-black-girl-magic/

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The Past Few Months

My goodness. The past few months have been a whirlwind.

As an artist, I did a three week run at The Player’s Theatre in a play called The Last Gasp where I portrayed a French-Cameroonian businesswoman. It was one of the most jarring professional experiences of my life (and I have had many), as our lead actor dropped out of the show a mere days before opening. After being repeatedly mistreated by him, I cannot say that I missed working with him, but I will say that it was a tough transition to bring in a new actor. Me and the original actor had already built onstage chemistry and had all of the blocking in place. It was a difficult and daunting experience that led to a full meltdown in front of my whole team. This was added pressure because the text was already super complex with tech words that I didn’t fully understand or know how to pronounce, especially because I was doing a combination accent. Thankfully, the actor who filled the role was a kind hearted, capable, and talented person. We made the best out of a tough situation. And, I think we had fun while doing it! That’s the best that you can hope for.

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It's A Wrap!!

My mythological film that I wrote, produced, and co-starred in wrapped filming a little over two weeks ago. After many changes and a series of miracles, we successfully shot the film and are now moving into post production.

This film (The Black Banshee) works as both a standalone short and as a proof a concept for a pilot that I wrote.

Follow me, my company, and the film on Instagram. Stay tuned for updates!

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I’m Back!

I recently went on a month long journey to deal with some mental health issues I was enduring and I must say that I feel great now! I am really learning who and what to give my energy to, I am sleeping again, and so many things are going so, so well. I am so happy to be back and to get back to doing the things I love in a healthier way.

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