Kaitlin Hopkins

Kaitlin Hopkins, born on February 1, 1964, in New York City, is a multifaceted American actress, singer, director, educator, and entrepreneur. The daughter of celebrated actress Shirley Knight and producer/director Gene Persson, she honed her skills in musical theater at Carnegie Mellon University and studied acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. Her career began with roles in soap operas such as "One Life to Live" and "Another World," later branching out to prominent television shows like "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "Star Trek: Voyager," "Law & Order: SVU," and "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman." On the big screen, she appeared in films like "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" and "Confessions of a Shopaholic." Hopkins made her Broadway debut in "Noises Off" and received a Drama Desk Award nomination for her work in "Bat Boy: The Musical." Since 2009, she has led the BFA Musical Theatre program at Texas State University, earning recognition for her teaching and advocacy in the arts. Additionally, she is the CEO of Fontus Dry Mouth Loz