Clara Holland (they/them) is a San Francisco Bay Area native who grew up surrounded by art, nature, and culture. They began exploring theater at age 5 and have since written, directed, designed, and performed in over 80 different productions and counting.

Clara works as lead teaching artist for various Bay Area theater camps such as Berkeley Playhouse, Town Hall Theatre, and the late California Shakespeare Company. They focused on Acting Technique, Fundamental Theater Etiquette for New Actors, as well as directing the final showcase performances that include Little Mermaid, Wicked, Grease, Mary Poppins, and many more. Clara has also written several original plays for local middle school drama productions.

They graduated summa cum laude from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a B.A.A.S. in Theatre Performance and a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. They were on the Dean List for every semester and a proud member of the Weber Honors College. They spent a term abroad at the University of Kent in England, returning with a First Class in Shakespearean Studies.

Clara spent half a year expanding their award winning sound and lighting portfolio in Canterbury, UK. They are now back in sunny San Diego teaching acting workshops and directing productions for all ages.