Claire McConnell

Claire is a New York City-based actor, photographer, and micro theatre influencer.

Claire graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a BFA in Musical Theatre. She also received training through the Broadway Dreams Foundation, where she was a performance apprentice from 2018 to 2021. Behind the table, she was fortunate to be an intern at The Telsey Office during the fall semester of her sophomore year in 2019.

In addition to theatre, Claire is a self-taught photographer who focuses on headshots, live performances, and pet photography. (Portfolio) She is also the creator and interviewer of The Broadway Vlogs.

Claire hosts “I’ll Drink to That” on Apple and Spotify Podcasts, where she chats with industry folks about their work, favorite shows, coffee orders, and more.

When she’s not playing dress-up and making-believe, Claire enjoys watching historical docuseries, saying hello to any and every dog that passes her, and grabbing a drink with friends.

You can follow Claire on Instagram at @claire.mcconnell. Find her on Tiktok at @clairemccon.