artistry then & now
Check out the facets my work~!
Monika is highly collaborative, enthusiastic creative who is unafraid to jump into all kinds of projects, including her own. Community, representation, and connection driven. Always training, always learning-- and happy to do so!
Theater Artist
Musical Theater, Plays, Opera - most active in performance, local to the Portland area. Huge proponent of new Musical Theater and participating in workshops for new art.
Singer
Extensive training and passion for voice as a craft and in music. Monika is a mezzo-soprano with a soaring belt mix and a rich, warm tone filled with a unique, ringing clarity.
Voiceover Artist
Voiceover experience that primarily lies in Video Games and Animation. Can be found in a couple of escape rooms.
Modeling
Plus-sized modeling experience. Advocate for all body representation in media.
Tech & Crew
Experience and training as Sound Designer and Editor, Props Master, Assistant Stage Manager, Wardrobe Crew, Lead Makeup Design and Crew, Painter and Props Maker, and Deck Crew.
Cosplayer
Cosplayer and con-goer since 2011. From designing, making the best possible work out of small budgets, to photoshoots, Monika is here for all of it. Hugely into supporting the wonderful, whimsical con-going and LARP community.
Writer, Producer, & More
Writer of These Grains of Rice, debuted at the Portland Playhouse Apprentice Solo Shows in Season 16. Producer and performer for convention shows featuring LIVE performances from characters like Uta from One Piece and Hyuna from Alien Stage. History, Anthropology, and Archaeology studies.