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Ciara Hargrove

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Movies And Film
  • Food and Eating

Reading

  • Literature
  • Novels
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Plays

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hello! My name is Ciara Hargrove, I am 21 years old, and I am a native resident of Washington DC (yes I know it's rare, but it's true! I am a born and bred DC native). I am an aspiring black female artist who is currently attending The Hartt School to pursue my intention of being an actress. Having the ability to attend one of my top schools has been a dream, considering the financial hardships my mom and I have endured over the years. With my father not being in the picture for most of my life, I have watched my single mom sacrificed so much to get me to where I am today. As a result, I actively try to provide as much relief as I can for her through scholarships and a promise commitment to my passion. While at Hartt, I take advantage of every opportunity I can and actively dedicate my time and energy to the life that I see for myself post-graduation. My career will be one that advocates for diversity and inclusion for performers of color, provides inspiration for future generations going into this business, and most importantly, radiates and spreads joy. Upon establishing myself in the industry, I want to move towards education and philanthropy so that others may enter into this business with the necessary tools for success that I did not have growing up.

Education

University of Hartford

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

Majors:
  • Musical Theatre

National Cathedral School

High School

2016 – 2020

Career

  • Employee

    Food & Beverages · Here's The Scoop

    Jan 2019 – Present

  • Cathedral Chorister

    Music · The Washington National Cathedral

    Jan 2014 – Jan 2020

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Performing Arts
Dream career goals:
non-profit leader, teacher, and director
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Kozakov Foundation Fellowship for Creatives
Winner
Everyone has a memorable ride-share experience; TikTok creators have even made it a global hashtag. For me, my most memorable ride involved being asked a simple question, “Why are you pursuing a career in acting?” This was when I realized the magnitude of my passion - I realized at that moment that I am pursuing acting because there’s no backup plan in my life; there is no career option or subject matter that makes my heart flutter in the same way the thought of standing on a stage after weeks of preparation to deliver my memorized lines to audience members. The energy of transforming lives through art expression keeps my passion burning, even after rejection. As I rode home with the stranger who was only attempting to make small talk by asking me why I wished to be an actor, I realized how fortunate I am to have experienced the power of storytelling and the value it can make one feel. Through storytelling, I create my realities as a neurotypical Black girl not shown in popular media. I can become a beacon of representation while rewriting stereotypical stories by telling my own stories. To work towards this dream, I am currently in three musicals: Kinky Boots and Jesus Christ Superstar (ensemble) and a lead role (Sandy) in SpongeBob. I wish for my acting dreams to come to fruition as a Broadway performer and later commit to a career of service to teach underdeveloped children the art of acting and dance. With a platform on Broadway, I aim to inspire young girls who look like me to dream big and pave their destinies. Through the pursuit of my dream to be an actor, I hope to cross someone’s mind when asked the question, “Why are you pursuing a career in acting?
Ciara Hargrove Student Profile | Bold.org