My name is Sydney, I'm from the South Suburbs of Chicago, and I come from a large family of eight, (second oldest!) I decided attend Emory to pursue a degree in Psych/Linguistics, and minor in Theater, while immersing myself in the growing Atlanta film and acting industry. Throughout these four years I have followed my passion for acting both on and off-campus; through training, being in Campus Film Fest short films like ‘Subpar: Black Girl Love Story,’ Emory web series like ‘Reality Check,’ and performing within Theater Emory in the Fall of ‘22 as Katrina in the EMOS Award-Winning Production, Transmissions in Advance of the Second Great Dying. After gaining invaluable experiences and remaining determined in spite of the challenges faced while being a low-income, first-generation, work-study student, I was ecstatic to sign an across the board Film/TV, Theater and Commercial contract with one of my dream agencies, BMG Talent in Chicago and Atlanta, this past February.
What's next? I plan on staying in Atlanta to pursue acting post-graduation under BMG talent’s representation. I will also be continuing my passion for uplifting low-income communities through Teach for America.
Favorite accomplishment? Signing to BMG Talent for theater and film!
Congratulations Sydney! I will miss seeing you in my classes and talking about Rihanna. You are going to do great things. You have a gift and a light that needs to be shared. So don't give up, and continue to push yourself to explore new ways to express your creativity. You are a bright, beautiful soul, and we will miss you—best of luck in the next chapter.
Sara Culpepper
Sydney, we're so proud of everything that you have achieved during your time at Emory. We're wishing you the best luck as you pursue acting and educating in Atlanta. Please stay in touch with us and a big congrats on your contract with BMG!
-Lizzy Clements, Theater Studies Staff