Professionals | San Diego Performing Arts Directory

Tori Waner

Performing Professional: Actor, Comedian/Improv Comic, Dancer, Model, Singer, Voice Artist; Production Professional: PR

Tori Waner is an award-winning singer and international performer. She has held multiple lead roles on stage, performed in a professional quartet, and won regional vocal competitions. Trained in Musical Theater, Classical, and Jazz, Tori’s versatility as a singer continues to connect her with audiences around the world. As a part of the prestigious touring ensemble, The Young Americans, she toured nationally and internationally in over 150 venues in 10 countries across 3 continents. Tori was the featured singer for the ChamberFest Italy 2022 tour, where she performed in renowned venues including the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. Tori is currently performing in TARZAN on the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Southern California. In between travels, you can find Tori in San Diego humming jazz standards and designing digital graphics through her company TWCreations (createwithtw.com). Always open to collaboration and performance opportunities, discover more of Tori’s story at toriwaner.com.

Debra Wanger

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer, Voice Artist; Production Professional: Director, Teacher/Coach

-singer-actor at multiple theatres including La Jolla Playhouse, Cygnet (resident artist), SDMT, Moonlight, New Village Arts, CCAE, Florida Rep, Actors’ Rep, Seaside Music Theatre. -winner of San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Craig Noel Awards, multiple Craig Noel nominations, Pate, AASD, Billie Awards. -based in San Diego, CA -audio book narrator -certified high performance coach -best-selling author (The Resilient Actor) -recording artist (Driving My Own Heart) -acting & vocal teacher and coach -speaker & workshop leader on health & wellness for actors

Maya Washington

Performing Professional: Actor, Dancer, Model, Musician, Singer

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Riley Wasiluk

Performing Professional: Actor

Riley Wasiluk (ten years old) is at the start of his acting career, with his first professional credit as "Little Boy" in the 2015 independent film "Weigh Down." Riley has been working on his craft with classes and camps with the San Diego Junior Theatre, Missoula Theater, San Diego Musical Theatre Academy and others. He is also enrolled at a bilingual school in San Diego, and speaks beginner Mandarin Chinese. When not in school or performing, Riley can usually be found deep in a book or busy coding on his computer.

Jacqueline Wasiluk

Performing Professional: Actor, Comedian/Improv Comic

Jacqueline got her start acting in school performances and community theater in middle school back on the East Coast, while currently enjoying most of her recent stage experience with the San Diego improv team, Roar Theatre. Her favorite role to date was Hannah, in the full-length independent film Overdue. Jacqueline (Jackie) endeavors to always be prepared for her roles while enjoying moments of improvisation whenever asked, and bringing a positive outlook to any project, stage or set.

Talia Wexler

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

I have 8 years of experience in musical theater around San Diego and I love singing, acting, and working with others to create stories.

Kailey Whiteside

Performing Professional: Actor, Dancer, Singer

Hello! My name is Kailey Whiteside and I am an 11 year old actress, singer and dancer. I have a passion for musical theater and just finished playing the Newscaster in Moonlight Youths, The Lightning Thief. When I am not performing, you can find me at A Step Above dance studio or spending time with my family and friends. I have a bubbly, positive personality that gets recognized by cast and crew members each show I am in. I am excited to find my next opportunity in theater!

Lars Willging

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

I have lived my life in Encinitas, Ca and in addition to singing and acting I am a competitive surfer and a fluent German speaker.

Jackson Wright

Performing Professional: Actor, Singer

Jackson Wright is a perfomer born local to San Diego County. He is a recent graduate from San Diego State with a BA in Musical Theatre Performance. He has performed at various theatres in San Diego county and beyond. Jackson has been seen most recently at Vista's Moonlight Ampitheatre (Jesus Christ Superstar), and alongside Megan Hilty, Jasmine Rice LaBeija and the San Diego Master Chorale at the Rady Shell Theatre at Jacobs Park (The Best of Times: Megan Hilty sings Jerry Herman). He has starred in several world premiere musicals, most recently including Ensemble: The Musical (Johnny) at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center in downtown San Diego. Thank you to SDPAL for hosting this audition and providing an oppourtunity for all this wonderful talent!