Ursula Meyer, a renowned educator and expert in the field of acting, has earned the distinguished title of head of graduate acting at the University of California, San Diego, where she plays a pivotal role in nurturing and guiding the development of the next generation of accomplished actors.
Her academic and professional trajectory has been marked by notable achievements, starting with her impressive distinction from the Advanced Voice Studies Program at the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
Under the mentorship of the highly respected David Carey, Meyer's education and training in the field of voice studies have been shaped and refined, laying the foundation for her future success.
As head of graduate acting at the University of California, San Diego, Meyer is responsible for overseeing and directing the graduate acting program, providing guidance and support to students as they pursue their artistic and academic goals.
Her extensive experience and expertise in the field of acting, combined with her dedication to her students and her passion for teaching, have earned her a reputation as a respected and influential figure in the world of academia and the performing arts.
Meyer's commitment to her students and her role as an educator has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of talented actors, and her contributions to the field of acting continue to be felt and recognized.
Before assuming her current position at the University of California, San Diego, Meyer had a distinguished academic career, instructing a diverse range of subjects at several prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Santa Barbara, the University of California, Santa Cruz, the University of Washington, and the esteemed Yale School of Drama, where she held the esteemed position of primary voice teacher for a period of four years.
Meyer, a distinguished Voice/Text and Accent Coach, has had the extraordinary privilege of collaborating with a multitude of renowned regional theatres, including the esteemed Guthrie Theatre, the acclaimed South Coast Rep, the prestigious Yale Rep, the revered La Jolla Playhouse, the historic Old Globe in San Diego, the celebrated Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C., and the Idaho, Santa Cruz, Utah, and Oregon Shakespeare Festivals, a remarkable partnership that has endured for an impressive span of over three decades, commencing in 1985.
Meyer's multifaceted career extends far beyond her coaching and teaching pursuits, as she has also garnered significant acclaim as a professional actress, boasting an impressive résumé of experience in regional theatre, with notable credits including performances at the esteemed Oregon Shakespeare Festival, as well as esteemed companies such as A.C.T. Seattle, Seattle Rep, Milwaukee Rep, and the prestigious La Jolla Playhouse.
