Melissa June Kosovych (aka Missy) began her Children’s Acting Academy journey in the
summer camps in 2008 and has been finding her way “home” ever since! From assistant
directing and choreographing to teaching and now managing social media, she’s grateful to
Mimi for including her in this memorable evening and to CAA for shaping her as a teaching
artist. She’s thrilled to share the stage with her dear friend, Mitch, Musical Director for all CAA shows!

Melissa holds a B.M. in Musical Theatre from The Catholic University of America and an M.F.A. in Acting from Brooklyn College. Her professional credits include national commercials and voiceovers for AT&T, Kohl’s, Olive Garden, and JCPenney; TV and film projects with Comedy Central, MTV, and VH1; the Tribeca Film Festival; and regional and Off-Broadway theater. She previously led the theater department at Success Academy in Manhattan and taught performing arts at Uncommon Schools North Star Academy in Newark, NJ. In 2022, she founded MJK Studio, coaching young artists in theater, TV, film, and commercials while helping them develop their artistry and pursue representation.

A singer-songwriter, Melissa has performed at NYC venues including The Bitter End, Rockwood Music Hall, Pianos, and the Triad Theater. Her music is available on all streaming platforms as Melissa June and The Melissa June Band. From summer camp to 54 Below, she couldn’t be happier to be back where it all began!