Sika Clarke - Edmonton Performing Artist

about me

why, Hello there :)
a photo of Sika squatting down and looking to the side

Welcome to my website!

Hi, I'm Jes·sika [jeh-see-ka], but you can call me Sika if you'd like (she/her)! On this webpage you'll get an overview of most of the theatrical components of my life. If you scroll down you'll find a media gallery with videos and photos that showcase of some of my skills.

Here's a few things about me: I am a queer woman, feminist, mother, wife, and artist. I love fully, laugh proudly, and have no shame in who I am.

I have a rad fat body (of which I am very proud of - I am passionate about body diversity and representation in theatre and media).

I have a BFA in Dramatic Arts. I love theatre, and I have a special soft-spot for musical theatre. I have been growing my roots in the theatre scene in YEG since I moved to the Edmonton area in 2019.

Explore, and enjoy! Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Media

a portfolio of sorts
  • All
  • Singer
  • Actor
  • Mover
  • Director
  • Press & Awards

Vocal Highlight Reel

Various short clips of me singing.

Mover Reel

Various short clips of me doing choreography.

"You Don't Own Me" Beehive

A recording of me as Patty in Beehive the 60s musical; singing "You Don't Own Me"

"Never Loved a Man" Beehive

A recording of me as Patty in Beehive the 60s musical; singing "Never Loved a Man"

"Let Me Sing" White Christmas

A recording of me as Martha Watson in White Christmas; singing "Let Me Sing"

"Go Your Own Way" Cover

A casual recording of a cover of a classic; "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac

"Isn't it a Trial" Alice by Heart

A casual recording of me singig "Isn't it a Trial" from Alice by Heart

"Times Like This" Lucky Stiff

A recording of me as Annabel Glick in Lucky Stiff; singing "Time's Like This"

LeFou Choreo

Clips from a rehearsal for Beauty and the Beast where I played LeFou; from "My What a Guy" song.

Mosquitos Monologue

Monologue from Mosquitoes by Lucy Kirkwood

Tribute Video

The cast of 'Hello, Dolly!' surprised me with a tribute video, this is it

The Sour Kangaroo Clips

Clips from a performance where I played The Sour Kangaroo from Seussical

Best Actress Award

I won Best Actress at the 2008 Winterplay Festival in Fort McMurray

Hello Dolly Clips

Clips from Hello Dolly, I directed and choreographed (and programmed and ran lights and sound)

Newspaper Wizard of Oz

I directed, choreographed, programmed lights, made sound cues in QLab, planned sets, and designed graphics for EPTP - including The Wizard of Oz YPE

Laughing Wild Monologue

Tunafish monologue from Laughing Wild by Christopher Durang

EPTP Clips

Clips from various shows that I directed & choreographed for a youth theatre group

Wizard of Oz Clips

Clips from The Wizard of Oz YPE, I directed and choreographed (and programed/ran lights & sound)

Lucky Stiff Finale

A clip from the finale song from Lucky Stiff, where I played Annabel Glick.

Card from Producer

A card from the Elk Point Choir after the second show I directed for them

Lucky Stiff Clips

Clips from Lucky Stiff, I directed and choreographed.

Seussical Jr Clips

Clips from Seussical Jr, I directed and choreographed.

Card from Producer of EPTP

Goodbye card from producer of the youth theatre group I worked for

Lucky Stiff "Skydiving"

A clip from Lucky Stiff, where I had to 'Skydive' as Annabel Glick

Spamalot Jr Clips

Clips from Spamalot Jr; I directed and choreographed

Newspaper Lucky Stiff

I acted as Annabel Glick in this production, as well as directed, choreographed, programmed lights & sound, made props, and painted sets

Harvard Broadcasting Award

I was the recipient of the Harvard Broadcasting Award in 2008 at Keyano College

Newspaper Seussical

A newspaper photo of myself and the bird girls from Seussical 2009

Newspaper Annie Jr

I directed, choreographed, programmed lights & sound, planned sets, and designed graphics for EPTP - including for Annie Jr

training & skills

my education & skills

I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, in the dramatic arts. Before receiving this degree I also had a two year intensive program where I earned my drama diploma.

Acting Degree and Diploma

2011    Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dramatic Arts)

University of Lethbridge

2009    Drama Diploma (VPA program)

Keyano College

Music & Vocal Training

I am a versatile singer with a strong belt and large range. E3-D6. I can sing various styles. Throughout my life I have been in various choirs, and band. These experiences taught me how to read music at a basic level. I also self-taught myself to play basic piano and chords. Singing and music have always been a passion of mine. I took two years of a music performance class where we would practice songs for auditions, as part of my degree.

Dance & Movement Training

I have been called a strong mover. In my 2-year training at Keyano, I completed movement courses. These movement courses taught me basic musical theatre dance moves / choreography. I never took dance lessons as a child, but I do have a mind for picturing moving pictures on stage (as I have choreographed 6+ full musicals) - and can do basic musical theatre choreography.

Special or Notable Skills

I can play the piano at a basic level (all basic chords), and when given a piece to practice I can learn more complex pieces. I can do a backbend from standing (but I cannot do a walkover). I took stage combat training in my two year diploma, with Adrian Young. I completed Voice & Speech classes with Douglas Abel; which included learning a range of accents and proper projection. I completed a stage makeup 101 course, which included more complex uses of nose wax and creation of latex prosthetics. I can program and run lights and sound with programs such a QLab. I own a graphic and web design business, which I have used these skills in theatre for making posters, programs, projections, and video ads (the business is called Jessika Digital).

Credits

my stage experience
2026 Cry-Baby the Musical
Mona | Dir. Lauren Boyd, Choreo. Jason Hardwick
Uniform Theatre
Roxy Theatre, Edmonton
2025 Beehive: The 60s Musical
Patty | Dir. Caitlin Tywoniuk, Choreo. Sabrina Thievin
St. Albert Dinner Theatre
Kinsmen Club, St. Albert
2025 Top Bunk Tonight
Sketch Performer
Top Bunk Tonight
The Grindstone, Edmonton
2025 Shrek the Musical
Mama Bear | Dir. Kim Mattice Wanat, Choreo. Brittany Kjenner
NUOVA Vocal Arts
The Orange Hub, Edmonton
2024 White Christmas
Martha Watson | Dir. Kim Mattice Wanat, Choreo. Courtney Arsenault
NUOVA Vocal Arts
The Capitol Theatre, Edmonton
2024 The Little Mermaid
Scuttle | Dir. Marie Nychka
Edmonton Musical Theatre
Westbury Theatre, Edmonton
2024 The Prom
Sheila (Sheldon) | Dir. Kim Mattice Wanat, Choreo. Mhairi Berg
NUOVA Vocal Arts
Varscona Theatre, Edmonton
2023 White Christmas
Martha Understudy / Ensemble | Dir. Kim Mattice Wanat
NUOVA Vocal Arts
The Capitol Theatre, Edmonton
2022 Beauty and the Beast
LeFou | Dir. Brian Bast, Choreo. Shelley Tookey
Festival Place
Sherwood Park
2019 Seussical Jr
Director / Choreographer
Elk Point Theatre Project
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2018 Spamalot Young @ Part
Director / Choreographer
Elk Point Theatre Project
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2017 The Wizard of Oz YPE
Director / Choreographer
Elk Point Theatre Project
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2016 Annie Jr
Director / Choreographer
Elk Point Theatre Project
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2016 Lucky Stiff
Annabel Glick / Director / Choreographer
Elk Point Community Choir
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2015 Hello, Dolly!
Director / Choreographer
Elk Point Community Choir
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2014 You Can't Take It With You
Rheba | Dir. Dixie Coleman
Elk Point Community Choir
Elk Point Allied Arts Centre
2011 Richard III
Priest / Various | Dir. Doug MacArthur
University Theatre
University of Lethbridge
2009 Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Priest / Various | Dir. Tim Cooper
Interplay Festival
Fort McMurray
2009 Seussical
Sour Kangaroo | Dir. Andrea Boyd, Choreo. Julie Funk
Keyano Theatre
Keyano College Main Stage
2008 Grease
Ensemble | Dir. & Choreo. Marie Nychka
Keyano Theatre
Keyano College Main Stage
2008 Public Washrooms
Monica* | Dir. Jeff Hoffman *won best actress at festival
WinterPlay Festival
Keyano Recital Theatre
2008 Thirteen Hands
The Riders | Dir. Julie Funk
Studio 99
Keyano Recital Theatre
2007 The Dining Room
Sarah & Annie | Dir. Sarah Ferguson
Studio 99
Keyano Recital Theatre
2006 Hello, Dolly!
Ernestina Money / Ensemble | Dir. Pam Shiels & Dorothy Walch
King Street Theatre
Keyano Recital Theatre
2005 Animal Farm
Clover | Dir. Pam Shiels & Dorothy Walch
King Street Theatre
Keyano Recital Theatre
2004 Fiddler on the Roof
Ensemble | Dir. Pam Shiels & Dorothy Walch
King Street Theatre
Keyano Recital Theatre

That's all for now :)

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any projects in mind!

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