Maya Paletta
Actor
Dancer
Choreographer
Coming Up Next:
Queers and Fears
Yas, And! Comedy
Sketch Ensemble
Mrs. Claus: A Holiday Musical
Chicago Kids Company
Dolly
"It's almost Christmas and Santa's list is missing!
Join Mrs. Claus and the Elf Class of 2025 as they try to find it in time to save Christmas. Who stole the list? How will they get it back? Will Mrs. Claus save the day? Chicago Kids Company's biggest and most colorful show will put you in the holiday spirit in no time!"
- Chicago Kids Company
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For the holiday season this year I'm excited to be joining this Chicago Christmas tradition production. This will be my first time working with Chicago Kids Company but a welcomed return to TYA. I will be part of the cast performing at Beverly Arts Center this season.Excited to be spending the holiday season with such a festive production!​
"Queers and Fears is a wickedly funny sketch comedy revue where the monsters are gay, the closets have skeletons, and the only thing we have to fear is our own internalized homophobia. From cursed hookups to ghost stories about being ghosted, this spooky celebration of queer survival blends sharp satire with blood-stained glitter. Come laugh, scream, and sashay into the shadows—because in this show, pride is a scream."- Yas, And! Comedy
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This October I'm thrilled to be making my sketch debut with Yas, And! Comedy for Queers and Fears! Rehearsals are a wonderful collaborative environment. Being pushed to expand my improv and comedy writing skills is something I'm really excited about. It's going to be a wicked show!
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Performance Dates:
Fridays at 10pm in October
Donny's Skybox in Piper's Alley
230 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
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See https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/queers-and-fears-chi for tickets and more!
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Meet the cast! https://sites.google.com/view/queersandfears/home/queers-fears
Performance Dates:
December 3rd-23rd
Beverly Arts Center​
2407 W 111th St. Chicago IL 60655
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See https://chicagokidscompany.com/mrs-claus-a-holiday-musical/ for tickets and more!​
The One Hour Project, Project Bound Dance
Dancemaker
Short Stacks Film Festival: October 23rd
Earlier in July I got the chance to shoot my first ever dance on film project!! Through The One Hour Project teams of one dancer, one choreographer, and one videographer are paired to devise and shoot a dance on film project in only one hour.
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I had so much fun in this project meeting new artists and creating under a time constraint. Now since filming wrapped as quickly as it began, my hands are off the project as the videographer takes over in editing. It's a bit nerve wracking, but also fun that it was such a fast export of creativity and information in the shoot.
My film, as well as a handful of other dancemakers projects will be debuted this October at the Short Stacks Film Festival. More information will be coming soon!
Hello! I'm so glad you found my website!
My name is Maya Paletta. I am a non-union actor, dancer, choreographer, and performing artist.
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I'm a proud multi-hyphenate artist with passion for all modes of performance! I love art that pushes the boundaries of convention. In my work I strive for portraying emotionally evocative authenticity with intention.
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Through this website you will find materials of my experience as an actor, dancer, choreographer, stage combatant, and movement director.
ABOUT ME
Contact
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Thank you for reaching out!
I will respond to professional inquiries as soon as possible. Looking forward to hearing from you!
