COACHES

KIMBERLY CRANDALL (Co-owner)

With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry Kimberly Crandall has been bringing stories to life as a successful on-camera film and television actor and acting teacher/coach in Los Angeles.  She is a proud member of The Television Academy and SAG-AFTRA.

Kimberly has been seen coaching on ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, THE TODAY SHOW, SHOWBIZ MOM'S & DAD'S, and OPRAH.  She is also featured in the book "ACTING IS EVERYTHING" by Judy Kerr.

Kimberly has a real gift with child, teen, and adult actors. She has an ability to pull the best acting out of them while making it a fun and encouraging experience; teaching indispensable skills to create growth and mastery of their craft. She has helped hundreds - literally, hundreds - of actors further their careers. Her students have gone on to star as series-regulars, guest-stars and co-stars on numerous TV shows on networks such as Disney, Nickelodeon, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Netflix, Hulu, AMC, and COMEDY CENTRAL. In addition many of her students regularly appear in both independent and major feature film blockbusters (Marvel films etc…) and everything in between.

As an accomplished actor in her own right, she had a recurring role in all six seasons of the hit ABC show FRESH OFF THE BOAT. She also had roles on the shows SCANDAL, RUSH HOUR, THE INSPECTORS, SOUTH OF HELL, CRIMINAL MINDS, MATADOR, GOSSIP GIRL, 90210, ER, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and PASSIONS, as well as several commercials. Her film work includes JAMES FRANCO'S "In Dubious Battle", "The Bachelors" with Oscar winner JK SIMMONS, "An Actor Prepares" with Oscar winner JEREMY IRONS and "Thomas", an independent film that screened at the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.  She is also a writer-director- producer who has had several of her films receive recognition at film festivals.

Kimberly works with actors all over the U.S. and internationally with actors in the U.K., Europe, Australia, South America, and Canada.  She has been a guest teacher of the Los Angeles acting program for COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF CHICAGO for several years. Her background in teaching and coaching actors of all ages since the year 2000, along with her own first hand Hollywood experiences, help her in guiding actors to strive to reach their fullest potential by instilling the necessary tools AND confidence for them to persevere and always do their best.

AMBER BOHAC (Co-owner)

Amber Bohac moved to Los Angeles at just 18 years old, signing with an agent her first week in town and soon landing a booking on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno—throwing knives, no less, a skill she learned from her father, a martial arts master, when she was just three.

She’s spent the past two decades empowering performers to trust their instincts, lean into their strengths, and show up fully. Amber's coaching journey began early—first as an intern, then as an assistant, and quickly growing into a leadership role. She began running group classes, facilitating intensives, and supporting top-tier industry professionals in high-level workshops. Along the way, she trained under some of the best coaches in the business and developed her own signature approach: one rooted in technical precision, heartfelt support, and honest, actionable feedback.

Her coaching goes far beyond performance technique. Amber empowers actors with the real-world insight needed to build sustainable, fulfilling careers—or simply to grow into more confident, creative human beings. Even if her students don’t pursue acting long-term, the tools they gain—courage, discipline, and joy—stick with them for life.

Amber has a gift for working with young actors. A kid at heart herself, she creates a space where they feel instantly seen, supported, and inspired. Her students leave sessions confident, capable, and excited to shine—whether it’s their first audition or their fiftieth.

She’s coached talent who have gone on to star alongside Oscar-winning A-listers, as well as those landing their very first credits on networks like Nickelodeon, Disney, NBC, ABC, CBS, and Freeform—not to mention countless national commercials.

Amber’s reach extends far beyond Los Angeles. She has worked with students from across the globe, including Australia, Canada, Europe, the UAE, and she is a trusted recommendation from agents and managers in every major U.S. market.

Fast facts:

• Amber grew up performing musical theatre in one of the original Warner Brothers theaters.

• She’s a trained dancer, singer, actor—and stuntwoman.

• She’s co-produced projects and coached actors on set.

Amber truly loves what she does and considers it an honor to be a part of her students’ journeys. Her mission is simple:

My dream is making yours come true. ❤️

VALERIE ROSE LOHMAN

Valerie is a rising star of the Voiceover world, who rose to prominence after voicing the lead role of Edith Finch in the critically acclaimed Video Game What Remains of Edith Finch (Annapurna Interactive). Valerie received a BAFTA Nomination for her work. 

 Soon after, they starred as Jess Blazkowicz in the latest installment of the iconic Wolfenstein series, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, directed by Tom Keegan.  Other voice over work includes American Girl: Adventures, Smite, Paladins, Cobra Kai: the Saga Continues, and more. You may recognize them as the official announcer of the Apex Legends Global Series, or as the controversial Rachel in Tower of God (Crunchyroll Originals). With several projects in the works this year, both in front of and behind the mic, they are one to look out for!  On camera, you can see Valerie on Nickelodeon's Cousins for Life and Game Shakers!

 Valerie began coaching in 2020, and loves helping students explore the world of VO! She is a featured instructor at SkillsHub, and has also taught at QueerVox and Phantom Theatre Projects. She is thrilled to be a part of the Actorsite team! 

AMANDA KIENER

Amanda Kiener is a working actress, on-camera instructor, and audition coach with eight years of experience in film and television, coming up on her two-year anniversary with Actorsite this Spring. Raised in competitive performing arts programs on scholarship, she graduated with a Theatre diploma from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts and served as a teaching assistant at the Marcia P. Hoffman School for the Arts at Ruth Eckerd Hall.

Amanda is known for her warm, high-energy approach. Guiding actors through: audition technique, script analysis, emotional access, acting for the camera, and industry navigation (Including adapting to different styles of directing.) As a neurodivergent creative, she builds inclusive classrooms where classical and modern methods are adapted to each individual actor.

Amanda is currently pursuing a diploma in Early Childhood Development and holds a certificate in Inclusive Practices in the Classroom, bringing adaptive teaching tools to all actors. Her work centers on empowering creatives through accessible, high-energy coaching so they can step on set confident, prepared, and fully themselves.

GIOVANNIE ESPIRITU

Giovannie Espiritu is an award-winning filmmaker, actor, writer, director, producer, and acting coach whose career spans film, television, animation, and independent filmmaking.

As an actor, Giovannie’s credits include Young Sheldon, NCIS: Origins, and 9-1-1: Lone Star, along with numerous film and television productions. She has also received recognition for her performances, including a Best Supporting Actress nomination alongside acclaimed actors Alfre Woodard and Amy Irving.

As an acting coach, Giovannie brings years of professional experience both in front of and behind the camera into her work with actors. She coached Rosalie Chiang during her journey as Mei in Pixar’s Turning Red. Giovannie has also worked behind the scenes with Pixar on Elio, Luca, and The Good Dinosaur, giving her a unique perspective on the voice-acting and animation process and what it takes to bring a character to life.

Giovannie is also an award-winning filmmaker, writer, director, and producer. Her feature film Love & Karma (with Oscar-nominated Eric Roberts and international star Bai Ling) and the series Maid to Shine, created for FilAmTV Network and acquired by Viva Films, are among her recent projects. She received a 2023 Silver Telly Award for Legacy and has been recognized for her contributions to the Filipino American creative community.

She is a member of the Producers Guild of America, the Television Academy, and the Alliance of Women Directors.

But Giovannie’s path into the industry has been anything but conventional. A Filipina filmmaker who was born in Manila and built a career across acting, coaching, and filmmaking, she understands that there is no single blueprint for becoming an actor. She knows what it feels like to audition, get rejected, fight for a role, make your own work, and figure things out as you go.

That perspective is at the heart of her coaching.

Giovannie helps actors get out of their heads and into the scene. Her approach is grounded, intuitive, practical, and playful—with an emphasis on making specific, honest choices rather than trying to figure out what someone else wants to see.

Whether you’re preparing for an audition, working on a self-tape, developing a character, or simply looking to deepen your craft, Giovannie wants you to walk away not just with a better performance, but with a better understanding of yourself as an actor.

And yes—she believes acting should be fun!