Raychel D. Espiritu

A native to Los Angeles, Raychel Espiritu ignited a passion for theatre, television and dance. She has a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts from California State University, Northridge. In 2007, Raychel received a nomination for the Irene Ryan Acting Award from the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts for her performance in "Houdini's Box" which traveled to Shanghai, China. In 2011, her lead role in Mayberry Avenue, won Best Picture at the NBC Universal Short Cut Festival and Spring Film Festival. Writing has accompanied her passion of performance. She both performs and writes improve and sketch comedy for the Next Stage Theater in Los Angeles. Aside from acting, Raychel's flare for dance has jump-started her career as a choreographer specializing in hip-hop freestyle, jazz and burlesque. From 2003-2007, she danced on tour with West Coast rapper Kilo, Lil Zane, Destenee and Prell and performed for the LA Auto Show. In 2012, Raychel was hired to collaborate with Director, Angelina Ramsey, to choreograph and dance in the Los Angeles Film School commercial. Raychel continues to unfold her career in performance.