We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kaylie Ringer. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Kaylie below.

Alright, Kaylie thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

I moved a lot growing up, but when I was 11, I was in a very tiny school that didn’t have an arts program, but they did sign up for an outside arts competition once a year. That was when I was asked to step in because someone dropped out of the group. I had no idea how much I would love this. At first, it was the challenge of memorizing all the lines, and I memorized everyone’s lines! During the competition someone forgot their part and I stepped in to help out. I fell in love with the whole process: the memorizing, the teamwork it took to bring it together, and being a part of the story. I don’t know the exact moment in the competition, but a piece fell into place and I felt whole. I realized there is nothing more that I want to do with my life and I knew I wanted to be an actress.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Kaylie Ringer — an Atlanta based actress who’s all about layered stories, eerie tension, and characters that stick with you long after the credits roll. I’m especially drawn to roles that are a little haunted, a little messy, and very, very human. Horror and drama are my go to’s — especially when the story dives deep into the mind or pushes emotional boundaries.

My path into acting wasn’t exactly straightforward. I moved a lot growing up and my school didn’t have an arts program. It wasn’t until college that I really got the chance to explore it. Even then, I was steered away from theater and ended up studying psychology instead. I didn’t have industry connections or a clear roadmap — just this relentless pull toward acting that I couldn’t ignore.

Eventually, I packed up and moved to Georgia to chase this dream for real. And honestly, it’s been a wild ride. Between the pandemic, the strikes, and some tough personal chapters, there were a lot of moments I could’ve walked away. But I didn’t. I kept going — and that’s what I’m most proud of. I’m also stepping into the horror gaming world with Twitch and planning a podcast soon. Now, more than ever, I understand my path and why it brought me here. While I would’ve loved for my career to have started sooner, I think my earlier years were better served in developing into the woman I am today.

What makes me different? I think we all have things that make us different. I strive to be true to myself no matter what. I’m blunt, and I’m not willing to compromise who I am. Whether I’m acting, streaming, or collaborating with a brand, I lead with instinct, honesty, and a deep love for the work. What you see is what you get — and I’ve fought hard to stay that way.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

Absolutely — I think one of the biggest things non-creatives struggle to understand is the constant unknown. There’s no clear path in this industry. No set timeline, no step-by-step guide, and definitely no guarantee. That uncertainty can feel terrifying — not just for us, but for the people who love us.

When I first started pursuing acting, my family had a difficult time fully supporting it. Not because they didn’t care — but because they didn’t understand it. They couldn’t see a stable future in something so unpredictable, and honestly, I couldn’t give them a concrete plan to ease that fear. The truth is, most of us can’t.

Acting, like any artistic path, demands a level of chaos tolerance that not everyone is built for. This path demands sacrifice. You give up security, routine — all for a dream that might never fully arrive. Your schedule is unpredictable, your income can be unstable, and you’re constantly balancing a day job while still having auditions, shoots, self-tapes — trying to live two lives at once. And if you’re also navigating love, marriage, or wanting kids someday, it adds even more pressure and complexity.

There are days where it feels like you’re standing still while everyone around you is growing and moving forward, but I honestly can’t see it any other way. I used to (and sometimes still do) feel so behind everyone else around me because my career wasn’t where I had hoped it would be, and felt like a failure compared to others. But I’m very grateful for the people in my life now-creatives and non creatives-who constantly support my dream and never make me feel like a failure.

No matter if the path looks different, we are all trying for the same thing: to live a full life and be happy. I think the biggest understanding is that we need all of us to make it work.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

For me, acting has always come from a deep place — like something I had to do, not just something I wanted to try. I was told no a lot growing up — that I wasn’t the right fit, that I was too much, or later on, that I was already too old for this industry… and I was only 18. I started out as a loud, expressive kid, but after a rough childhood and being extremely bullied, I got quieter. Still, even in that quiet, I never stopped. I kept moving forward, kept chasing the dream in whatever way I could. My family will tell you — once I decide something, that’s it. I don’t give up easily. I know that determination has carried me through a lot of tough moments, and it’s what fuels me now. I’m drawn to stories about people who feel deeply, who survive things, who carry invisible weight — because I’ve lived that. And I want to give voice to it.

I want to bring truth to the screen — even when it’s messy or vulnerable. Especially then. I love sitting in those raw moments and seeing what happens. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about being honest. Even if a performance gets picked apart, it still has something to say. It still matters. And to be part of something that stays with people — that sparks feeling or conversation — that’s the kind of work I want to do.

More than anything, I want to show people that you can keep going, even when everything feels impossible. Especially when it feels like there’s no other option — when the dream is so much a part of you that letting go would feel like losing yourself. That kind of passion is worth fighting for. I want to live that truth, and I want others to see it and believe they can do the same.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.kaylieringer.com
• Instagram: @kaylie_ringer
• Facebook: Kaylie Ringer
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylie-ringer-78674b14b/
• Other: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/kaylieringer

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