Tried and true “California Girl” Sydney Claire Olson has performed across the nation and internationally, working predominantly in film, musical theatre, and classical text. Ever since three-year-old Shirley Temple-esque Sydney refused to leave the stage during bows of her first performance, her loved ones knew: she was meant to create and shine.

She has since gained 16+ years of vocal and acting training, and graduated with a BFA in Acting from BYU, where she received a comprehensive education in acting technique, including but not limited to mask work, classical acting, Absurdism, American Realism, European Realism, dialects, voiceover, and stage combat, which she was fortunate to teach for two semesters at the university level.

Best known for her roles on screen as Faye in Colors, Selena in Avalon, and Ava in Match Made, Sydney has starred in multiple feature films, a handful of commercials, and dozens of shorts, many of which will be releasing in 2026. Recently, she has appeared at both the Utah International Film Festival and Zion’s Indie Film Fest. She prides herself on her range and “try everything” attitude as an actress, and is always looking for her next challenge.

On stage, Sydney is best known for her work with the Prague Shakespeare Company in the Czech Republic as Isabella in Measure for Measure, alongside prolific acting instructors from around the globe. Notable credits include Veronica – Heathers (Mad King Productions), Hermia – A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Renaissance Now), Viola – Twelfth Night (Outlawed Shakespeare), and Janey – The Fork (Hive Collaborative; world premiere).

Sydney has also developed a love for the production side of performing art and has several projects as a stunt coordinator, intimacy director, and theatre technician. Armed with her well-worn copy of The Complete Works of Jane Austen and a matcha lemon spritz, Sydney plans to spend the rest of her life in pursuit of her art, using performance to better the lives of the people surrounding her.