About | Camryn Caruso

About Me

Camryn Callison Caruso (triple c & a triple threat) is a performer from Chicago, IL. She is currently a junior earning her BFA in Musical Theatre at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Whether it be from her obsession with re-enacting every single Disney princess movie as the titular role, watching American Idol & Glee from a young age, or studying classical music at her Roman Catholic church, Camryn knew she wanted to be involved in the arts for the rest of her life.

Growing up, Camryn participated in competitive dance which is where her love for the stage began to bloom. From there, she became involved in many community theater productions (including a very odd production of Despicable Me: the musical) and voice lessons. Her background in voice is strongly rooted in classical performance/technique which helped her tremendously when preparing for theatrical roles.

At Drake, Camryn has performed in a multitude of productions, including Legally Blonde the Musical where she played Vivienne Kensington. This role earned her a 2025 Irene Ryan performance nomination for the American College Theatre Festival Region 5. Camryn has also competed in many state/regional vocal competitions during her time at Drake. Some of her accomplishments include 1st place in the Musical Theatre Division at the Central Region NATS 2024 & a semifinalist in the classical division. In 2025, Camryn was a Musical Theatre Vocal Intensive Finalist at the American College Theater Festival getting the chance to perform for an audience of over 1000 people. Outside of university, Camryn has worked at regional summer stocks consistently since her freshmen year, getting to play some of her dream roles for a living! All of these experiences have solidified her passion and drive for performance and the arts over the years.

When she's not performing, Camryn enjoys cleaning/organizing (weird, I know), playing with her basset hounds, reading, or watching endless amount of TikToks/TV/Movies. Camryn has also developed a continued interest in social media, marketing, and PR which has allowed her to hold various job positions in her university theatre department, student organizations, and internships. Additionally, Camryn loves to teach younger generations about the arts in many forms: being a TA for underclassmen theatre courses, voice lessons, workshops, and general guidance. She is also insanely passionate about mental health, as someone who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and how to navigate through life with this as a performer.

Thank you for being a part of my journey!