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HI I'M
SARAH
KLEIST
ShowIt Brand & Web Designer, Marketing Strategist, Musical Theatre Performer, TikToker, and
Multi-Hyphenate Creative Girly
If it sounds like a lot, that's because it is. (No shame.) I'm simply obsessed with telling stories and I'm hellbent on helping you tell yours.
EVERYTHING STARTED MAKING SENSE WHEN I REALIZED...
THEATRE & MARKETING ARE THE SAME SKILL IN
DIFFERENT FONTS.
Storytelling, captivating an audience, creative collaboration, voice, tone, engagement, empathy—I mean, need I say more?
Buuuut, when my dad forced me to audition for the school musical at 12 years old because I was spending too much time on the computer, I had no idea it'd lead me straight into a life where I am uniquely qualified to do both.
(Although looking back, that's honestly too perfect—you really can't make this sh*t up.)
I've spent my entire life cultivating the skills to inspire, educate, entertain, engage, show up in service of an audience and make deeper connections. And now, I'm using those skills to help you make an impact, too.
ONE THING ABOUT ME? I LOVE A STAT.
150+
Happy design clients over the course of 3 years in business
1.4M
Likes on TikTok—if you're a personal development & goal setting girly, you'll love
∞
Concerts sung at The Green Room 42 in NYC—if you know, you know 😂
LOVE A GOOD STORY?
HERE'S MINE:
2014
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2012
Moved to NYC
to pursue a
Broadway dream
And lived my Rachel Berry truth by attending a musical theatre conservatory
Started performing professionally (& working as a server)
And, like all actors do, became a full-time auditioner in the city
2015
Founded a feminist theatre company
Because I was (rightfully) upset about how women are portrayed in media
2017
Realized I hated producing and actually just loved building the brand.
2018
Started managing my restaurant's Instagram
And discovered that I loved social media —and was great at marketing!
2020
Pandemic ensued, Broadway shut down, and my restaurant closed...
And out of sheer boredom, I started designing websites & posting on TikTok to much success
TODAY
Running a design biz, performing all over the country, and loving life!
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I'VE BEEN SEEN IN
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SOME CONTRACTORS WHO MAKE MAGIC
BACKSTAGE AT KLEIST CREATIVE
(BECAUSE I OBVIOUSLY DIE FOR AN ALL-FEMALE CREATIVE TEAM)
Emily Cecile
LOGO DEVELOPER
Emily is an Adobe Illustrator WHIZ and helps turn my brand creative directions into strategic & meaningful logo suites for projects. I'd die without her.
Sarah Burk
PINTEREST MANAGER
Trust me when I say there is no better Pinterest manager than Sarah Burk. I'm just lucky to be one of her clients. *sniffle*
IN SEARCH OF
A LITTLE INSPIRATION?
CHECK OUT THESE PODCASTS I'VE BEEN ON
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DUO ON AIR
On Tiktok vs. Instagram & Creating Engaging Content
THE EMPOWERED JOURNEY OF YOU
On Following Your Passions and Strategic Ambition
THE SOCIAL COMPLEX
On Building a Business and Going Viral on Tiktok
AT THE END OF THE DAY, I TRULY BELIEVE:
YOU'RE THE LEAD
IN YOUR BUSINESS & BRAND STORY
Not your logo, not your graphics, not your copy, not your website—you.
And your online presence? It's merely your stage—with fancy backdrops, costumes, and lighting.
Now, don't get me wrong—I love all that other stuff. (Gimme a cute dressing room and a fancy microphone setup any day of the week!) But without the heart, soul, and story of the leading player, there's nothing to sell tickets to.
You bring the heart, and I'll bring your spotlight. Applause awaits.
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