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ABOUT HAYLEY 

Originally from East Yorkshire, Hayley is now proudly based in Liverpool. She graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2006 with a BA Honours degree in Acting and Theatre, later earning Qualified Teacher Status as a secondary drama teacher. Her academic background, entirely rooted in drama and the performing arts, reflects her lifelong passion for storytelling, performance, and creative expression.

After completing her studies, Hayley quickly realised that experience was key. She immersed herself in community theatre, drama workshops, and independent film projects. 

Her first on-set experiences came as a supporting artist on shows such as Hollyoaks and Coronation Street, often with featured speaking roles. These early opportunities led to work in music videos for signed artists, The Coral and The Zutons sparking a deeper love for on-camera performance.

Since then, Hayley has built a diverse and growing portfolio across screen, stage, and live events. She recently appeared in the BBC3 comedy short film Rocket Fuel (2025) as Space Babe, directed by Jordon Scott Kennedy for Fully Focused Productions. Her screen work also includes a lead role in the Sonni Mills music video (2025), produced Casey Shaw of Idle Work Factory. As a presenter, she hosted the Big Condo Records Podcast (2024), showcasing her natural confidence and energy on mic.

On stage, Hayley continues to shine in both dramatic and musical roles. She played Chantelle (Lead) in Paint Stripper(2024), directed by Louise Clark and won best actress for this role in a local festival. and portrayed Catherine Parr in The Regina Monologues (2024) with Bus Stop Productions. She also performed as a jazz vocalist at the Women in Music Showcase (2024), further highlighting her versatility as a live performer.

A strong believer in ongoing development, Hayley has pursued continued development in performance. Whilst based in London she embarked on a six‑month full‑time intensive Acting for Screen course at MET Film School at Ealing Studios, which helped to broaden her toolset, range and on‑camera confidence. She regularly attend’s acting classes and workshops, which include working with casting directors and agents. Currently Hayley attends regular weekly screen acting classes with Act Up north based in Liverpool and with casting director Jade McCabe at her Screen Acting School based within Media City, Manchester. 

Hayley draws inspiration from innovative practitioners such as Anthony Meindl. During a networking trip to LA, she took part in his renowned Masterclass, where she connected deeply with his ethos: that authentic performance begins with self. She also trained under his team in London and credits this experience for helping her deliver more grounded, truthful performances. Additionally, she completed the Self-Tape Academy with casting director Manuel Puro, which enhanced her confidence and screen presence. The course pushed her beyond her typical casting type and allowed her to explore a wider emotional and character range — examples of which can be seen in the Reel section of this site. Hayley is passionate about film, theatre, music, and education, and remains committed to evolving as an artist — whether in front of the camera, on stage, or behind the scenes developing her own work.

Hayley possess’ the drive, professionalism, and eagerness to learn that make for a strong working relationship. She is all too aware that this is a competitive industry, therefore, continues to demonstrate resilience and commitment by continuously seeking out opportunities and training. Hayley brings that energy into all her project’s. She strives to deliver a performance with emotional depth, she has strong improvisational instincts, and a grounded, naturalistic acting style.

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