Kirk E. Kelleykahn

Executive/ Managing Director Kirk E. Kelleykahn of Cambridge Players - Next Generation, Kirk E. Kelleykahn started at the age of 15 alongside Esther Rolle, Helen Martin, Al Popwell and Juanita Moore in The Cambridge Players Production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” as “David”. Kirk was in "Cats" as Tumble Brutus and "Richie" in "A Chorus Line" to name a few. Kirk Received Rave reviews in 2014 as "John" in the West Coast Premiere of "The Whipping Man". Named top 5 Actors to watch in 2014 alongside (Fox "Empire" Tarji P. Henson, with cast-mate and "Aliens" Star "Ricco Ross". Kirk was also featured in the famed "Variety" Magazine.

Executive Director

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Kirk studied Acting at the Yale School of Drama under Director Lloyd Richards as well as with Juanita Moore, Edmund J. Cambridge, Howard Fine and Bobbie Chance Shaw, and Dance (Ballet), as apprentice with Mikhail Baryshnikov, and (Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Tap) with Patsy Swayze, Arthur Mitchell and Sherman Steward (Dance Theatre of Harlem).

Some of Kirk’s film credits include In Her Shoes (with Cameron Diaz), Learning Curve, Road to the Altar (with Jaleel White), The Secret (with Michael Urie of Ugly Betty), Pretend Time, Live by Night, and Recession Proof.

A STAR WITHOUT A STAR: The Untold Juanita Moore Story

07/04/25, 90mins, NR
Director: Kirk E. Kelleykahn
Actors:Sidney Poitier,Louise Fletcher,Juanita Moore,Susan Kohner,Amentha Dymally

An illuminating and heartfelt tribute to Juanita Moore, widely recognized as an icon. This biopic celebrates her career, showing why she deserves such status and allowing audiences to see the radiant qualities that make her shine like a bright star.

2026 NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY

Kirk set out to right a wrong which ended in 19 years of making a dream come true, only to find out it was a much tougher assignment. But his dedication has paid off. "A STAR WITHOUT A STAR" is nominated for the coveted NAACP IMAGE Award as BEST DOCUMENTARY. Watch February 28TH on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More. Hosted by BET and CBS.