Kasie Gasparini
Class of 2008
Jazz Choir • Musical Theater
The Boston Conservatory
Musical Theater
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For Kasie Gasparini, San Marin Performing Arts provided a place to take creative risks, build lasting friendships, and discover the confidence that would shape her future.
After studying musical theater at The Boston Conservatory, Kasie moved to New York City and built a professional career across theater, film, and television. She has since returned to California to focus on raising her two children while remaining connected to the arts through writing and her work with Music for Autism.
Career HighlightsAfter graduating from San Marin, Kasie earned her BFA in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory before moving to New York City to pursue a professional career on stage and screen.
Her theater credits include the Las Vegas production of Mamma Mia!, regional productions such as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and developmental workshops and readings for new musicals, including Magic Mike: The Musical and projects by Tony Award-winning collaborators Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey.
Kasie has also worked across film, television, and commercial projects and appeared in the 2021 television pilot Folk, set against New York's independent music scene. During the pandemic, she wrote an original television series and is currently represented by Authentic Management as the project is pitched to networks.
Today, Kasie is focused on raising her two children while remaining connected to the arts through Music for Autism, lending her training and experience to help support its concert series.
“I can honestly say I would be half the woman I am today if I didn’t have the outlet of the arts program at San Marin during my most formative years. It taught me everything—how to push myself, how to become vulnerable, to work together with others, and to cultivate friendships that stand the test of time.”
Reflection & Advice"Performing in musicals in high school shaped me completely. San Marin put shows together that challenged the kids, created a safe community for kids (something priceless at that age), and gave us the confidence we strived for in a time where you don't quite know who you are yet, but are yearning to learn."
The lessons she learned extended far beyond the stage and continue to influence every part of her life today.
"I can honestly say I would be half the woman I am today if I didn't have the outlet of the arts program at San Marin during my most formative years. It taught me everything—how to push myself, how to become vulnerable, to work together with others, and to cultivate friendships that stand the test of time. It allowed me to express myself in a safe environment. It taught me so much about what's important in life: friendships, creativity, expression. Making this world a more loving place."
Kasie also credits the program's high expectations with preparing her for the professional world. Rather than lowering the bar, her teachers encouraged students to rise to it.
"One thing I really appreciated about the San Marin Music Department—and Mrs. Gates—was how she never changed the keys of the shows. Everything was in the original key, meaning we had to do the extra work to sing the music correctly. We had to rise to the challenge rather than have the key changed to fit our own needs. This helped me master the arts beyond high school. It gave me the confidence I needed."
For students hoping to continue in the performing arts, Kasie encourages them to embrace their individuality and define success by authenticity rather than comparison.
"You need to show up exactly as you are and share what YOU have to offer. As long as you walk away from an audition feeling like you brought your most authentic self, then that audition is a win, whether you book the job or not.
There may be a lot of 'no's,' but it truly only takes one 'yes.' So go for it and leave self-doubt at the door."
