A graduate of the San Diego State University Dramatic Arts Department and with training from the American Conservatory Theatre and The Groundlings, Ms. Soltanovich is extensively trained in every aspect of writing as well. "I loved living in the dorms at college because my father never let me have slumber parties as a kid. He said sleeping on the floor and eating from cardboard boxes was the reason we left Russia."
Recently, Kira optioned a 1/2-hour hybrid comedy with New Line Television starring Scott Baio. Based on her writing and acting, she was selected to be a part of the ABC Comedy Development Showcase where she was named "Hottest new writer". She has shot several pilots this year, including a Pilot Presentation for Comedy Central. You might also hear Kira as the voice of "Carla", a teenage know-it-all, on the animated series, Iggy Cool.
Kira has been a winner, finalist and semi-finalist in a myriad of comedy competitions and festivals, including Comedy Central's Laugh Riots, California’s Funniest Female, Seattle International Comedy Festival, and the Boston Comedy Festival.
Who I'd like to meet: Let me catch you up on what's been going on!
After three years on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO as the voice of the wildly popular Phony Photo Booth, I'm going to be on his new show, THE JAY LENO SHOW premiering this Fall at 10pm nightly on NBC. So look and listen for more photo booth fun coming your way!
HOT TAMALES LIVE was a big hit on SHOWTIME this Summer! Hopefully they'll air the 90 minute comedy special more this Fall.
Here are some other places where you might have seen me:
VH1, E!, CMT, RED EYE on Fox News and "Trapped In TV Guide" for the TV Guide Channel. Hosted by Tracey Gold.
And I took another trip up to Montreal, Canada for one of the best comedy festivals in the world, Just For Laughs. My writing partner and I pitched our TV show "The Cult" at the Just For Pitching event this year. We've gotten a great response from the industry so far! Watch it here! And don't be shy, add "The Cult" as a friend and spread some organized religion joy to your friends!
There was an old man named michael finnagin, he grew.... you know the rest. I hope you're well. I watch your continued and well deserved success!! Not stalking... proud. Proud that I'm that much cooler for knowing I can send you emails and you know who I am. Hope you're having a great day, Kira Dave
Digital greetings Kira-Privet! Thanks for the add. I love your piece on the “Hot Tamales Live”—great work-very funny. Have a great and successful year. Keep-it-Tuned!
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