Meet Kaylee Keller

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kaylee Keller. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kaylee below.

Kaylee, we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.
I vaguely remember that when I was about five or six years old, I told my mom “God told me that I am going to sing and act when I grow up”. My entire life I have had a passion for entertainment and I truly believe this is part of my God given purpose.

Growing up Shirley Temple was a huge inspiration to me. Because of her, I started taking dance, voice, and theatre classes. My favorite aspect of her was the joy that she brought to every movie she was in, and just like her, I wanted to do the same with my performances.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I got started in the entertainment business at a young age. I attended a showcase called AMTC (Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ). At this showcase I was able to perform and sing in front of top industry professionals, which opened up a lot of opportunities for me. I was awarded a “Top 6 Actress Award”, received several acting and film college scholarships, as well as record label interest. By sixteen years old, I had graduated high school, signed an artist development deal, released my first original song on the radio, started opening shows for major artists, filming, and taking my songs and messages to schools and churches across the US!

I have since released two albums and some singles (Diamond Ep and Rubies Ep), and I am working on my next one!

My music has received many awards, television and radio features. I have opened for artists such as; Josh Wilson, Jerrod Neimann, Craig Campbell, Joe Diffie, Sam Riggs, and others. Alongside live performances and interviews with media outlets FOX News Channel, CCM Magazine, WSM radio, Christian Television Network-Bridges, FOX Extra, iHeart Radio, CelebSecrets, FOX411, ABC, WMEG TV, TCN Bridges, and Simply Grace Magazine, to name a few.

I am currently starring in a new family friendly mini tv series titled “Love and Secrets”, produced by Marty Jean-Louis with 24 Flix and Cameron Arnett with Camy Arnett Production Studios. I am also a lead in an upcoming short film and a few other projects set to release soon. When I am not on stage or on set, you can find me leading worship at church, teaching guitar lessons, and helping companies with their digital marketing needs.

My number one goal with music, acting, speaking, etc.. is to empower others to embrace their true identity in Christ, to know their value and worth, live out their purpose, and to reflect the Kingdom of Heaven in all they do.

My music can be found all on music platforms, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Youtube, etc..

For information about bookings for festivals, events, or school assembly’s, visit www.kayleekeller.com

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three areas of knowledge that have impacted my journey are my faith, values, and convictions.

When it comes to pursuing a career in the entertainment business, I believe it’s extremely important to have a deep rooted Christian faith that will also develop your values and convictions. This is a very flashy industry that glamorizes fame and success. However, the amount of compromise that is surrounding you and tempting you is really pressure-some.

Keeping your eyes on the Lord and keeping Him as your purpose keeps you focused in the midst of all the noise and temptation. Knowing what you value helps you to say no to opportunities that are compromising or unfulfilling to you and helps you say yes to the ones that make a difference and lines up with your values. Lastly, knowing your convictions will help you to speak up for yourself, for others, and to be a light in this world.

Romans 12:2 NIV
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

All the wisdom you’ve shared today is sincerely appreciated. Before we go, can you tell us about the main challenge you are currently facing?
One obstacle I am challenged with, is to believe that I am enough. There are so many gifted musicians and artists in the world and I am constantly inspired by the many talented individuals that I come across. However the more talent I have seen, the more I have questioned my own gifts. I have come to realize that there is room for everyone. It’s so easy to compare and compete, especially in this industry where there is only one actor that gets the lead part or one artist that gets the main gig. It’s easy to let those “no’s” make you feel rejected and do damage on your self esteem.

I continue to remind myself, that God has made each and every one of us unique. We each have a calling, a purpose, talents, and gifts that He has specifically given each of us. However, we can’t do what we’re called to do alone. God wants us to have community and people to do it alongside. Some of my favorite performances have been because of the band mates and cast members I got to do it with. I don’t want to do this career alone and I don’t want to miss out on the amazing moments God has because of the lies of the enemy. So I continue to believe this truth, that we each are fearfully and wonderfully made.

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