Clara Holland (she/they) is a San Francisco Bay Area native who grew up in the deep redwood forests of Canyon, CA. They began exploring theater at age 5 and have since written, directed, designed, and performed in over 70 different productions and counting.

Since 2020, Clara has worked as lead teaching artist for various Bay Area theater camps. They focused on Acting Technique, Fundamental Theater Etiquette for New Actors, as well as directing the final showcase performances that include Little Mermaid, Wicked, Grease, Annie, and many more. Additionally, Clara has directed higher budget productions and several original written plays.

As of December 2024, Clara graduated summa cum laude from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a B.A. in Theatre Performance and a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. They were on the Dean List for every semester and a proud member of the Weber Honors College. They spent a term abroad at the University of Kent in England, returning with a First Class in Shakespearean Studies.

Clara recently co-directed Chicago at SDSU in November and is currently crafting their sound and lighting portfolio in Canterbury, UK. They plan to pursue a Masters and/or Directing in London.