Cast Bios

Cast

Get to know our incredible cast

Crew

Get to know our fantastic crew.

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Jordan

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Jordan miller lives in logan with his wife and pets (Palooka, Marshmallow, Soot, Mr. Man, DongGua, and Thomas O'Malley). When he is not in a show or delivering for Amazon he like to watch TV shows with his wife, go on walks, and run his multiple dnd campaigns. He is excited to understudy for another Jaunito Bandito Production. He loves spreading joy and laughter through comedy and good story telling.

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Chrissy

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Chrissy is stoked to be back with Pickleville on Tour’s Holiday production, but this time behind the scenes! She loves being by involved with theatre in any capacity but has spent most of her time on stage. Recently she got to play a dream role as Marguerite in The Scarlet Pimpernel at the Hopebox Theatre. She also really loved playing Amelia Everlight in last year’s Juanito Bandito and the Shootout at Jingle Junction. Thanks for coming with us on this fun and heartwarming adventure!

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The very best thing about TJ is that he's the father of 5 sons and husband of USU Athletics Hall of Famer Erin Cartwright-Davis. He dropped out of dental school to pursue a career in helping families create happy memories together thanks to his talents in writing, directing, and performing. He's written, directed, music directed, produced, or acted in 50+ Pickleville productions! Find him and Erin on IG (teejdavis, erinluvstj) for an inside look into the craziness of a life in show business! Join TJ's Community text group by texting him at 435-291-5061

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Garrett

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Garrett Stephenson is excited to make his Pickleville On Tour debut in Juanito Bandito and the Shootout at Jingle Junction. A few of Garrett’s favorite past roles include Jekyll and Hyde in Jekyll and Hyde and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast. He has been performing since he was 11, when he first discovered his love for theater. Since then, he’s embraced every opportunity to bring characters to life on stage. Garrett is incredibly grateful for the support of his family, especially his wife Ellie, whose constant encouragement and belief in him have meant the world. He can’t wait to share this story with you. Enjoy the show!

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Kersee

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Kersee is delighted to join the Pickleville on Tour family as Camila! She was seen as Ariel Moore in Footloose at Hale Centre Theatre, with additional theatre credits including Jekyll & Hyde (Emma Carew) with West Valley Arts, Godspell (“Bless the Lord”) at BYU, and School of Rock (Rosalie Mullins). On screen, Kersee appeared as Gabby in Great American Family’s Christmas Wreaths and Ribbons and in the UIFF-nominated short film NCMO. Kersee holds a BFA in Music Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University, where she toured as a Young Ambassador to South Korea, Scotland, and China. She is represented by Talent Management Group.

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Carter

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Carter Lee is a professional lighting designer and production electrician based out of Salt Lake City and Northern Utah. He is excited for his second Christmas season with Pickleville and the amazing lighting designer Paul Yeates! His recent credits include Home, I’m Darling with the Lyric Repertory Company, Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, with Utah State Theatre, and 4 Hands 2 Pianos, with Pioneer Theater Company. When he’s not in the theater, you can find him out in nature with a good book or building cosplay from the ground up!

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Trevor

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Trevor graduated from Utah State University this spring with his bachelor’s degree in Integrated Studies and an Audio Technology Certificate. Over the summer, he worked for the Lyric Repertory Company as an A1, and he also enjoyed doing sound for the Laub Plaza community concert series in Logan. His favorite part of working in theatre is getting to put on a show for a new audience every night.

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Kayli

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Pirates & Pickleville? Name a more iconic duo. We’ll wait. Kayli is stoked to be back with the Pickleville On Tour crew—this time on stage! She’s currently a student at BYU studying Commercial Music. When she’s not working or studying, Kayli loves songwriting, cooking, cleaning (yes, really), and traveling anywhere she can—especially if it’s warm. Thanks for joining our ragtag crew, and HAGS! (Have a Great Show!)

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Nathan

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Nathan is thrilled to join the Pickleville family this Christmas season! He graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Music Therapy and now works there as an academic advisor for music students. Nathan lives in Logan with his amazing wife, Kaia, and their adorable one-year-old son, Rocky. They’re excited to welcome baby number two this coming spring!

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Abigail

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Abigail Tilton is an Audio Engineer and Multimedia Operations Specialist finishing the last semester of her degree at Utah State University! She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, a minor in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and an Academic Certificate of Audio Technology. Abigail loves throwing herself at any opportunity to work with sound. This will be Abigail’s first opportunity to work on a Theatrical Production as part of the crew, and she is excited to be a part of this amazing team! When not behind a soundboard or backstage, she enjoys spending time with her wife and two cats.

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Nathan

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Nathan is an academic advisor at Utah State University, husband, dad of two boys, and a board-certified music therapist. Most of his free time is spent with his family, making music, or unsuccessfully convincing his toddlers that bedtime is not a topic open for negotiation. He’s thrilled to be back at Pickleville and looks forward to another summer of laughs, memories, and questionable decisions made by fictional characters.

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Kayli

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Kayli is thrilled to be back at Pickleville—this time helping create the magic behind the scenes! She’s a student at BYU studying music and recently returned from spending 18 months in Houston as a missionary. When she’s not working or studying, Kayli loves songwriting, cooking, cleaning (yes, really), and soaking up the mountain sunsets—even if she still hates the cold. She loves the Christmas season and all the goodness that it stands for. HAGS! (Have a great show).

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Cary

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Cary Youmans is always thrilled to personify Santa in a Pickleville Christmas musical! He recently retired from USU’s Caine College of the Arts as the music major academic advisor, and just finished a two-month contract training cast-mate Nathan Scott as his successor. Cary now faces figuring out how to balance his life between his spouse and their two cats, Breezy and Bunny, (aka “Biddy” and “Baby Kitten”), directing the choir at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Logan, UT, and his hobbies of model trains and model kit building.

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Elena

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Elena has been a dancer since she was 3 years old, and still looks for performing opportunities wherever she can! She has been married for two and a half years to her husband Daxton, and they both graduate with their Bachelor’s degrees this December. Elena is receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and plans to work as an RN before pursuing a Master or Doctorate degree. This is Elena’s first season with Pickleville, and she is also a member of the USU Dance Company. Dance and performing will always have a special place in her life!

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Alex

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Alex, originally from Cache Valley, has been attending Juanito Bandito shows for as long as he can remember! He’s starting at USU this spring to pursue a career as a dentist. Outside of school, he enjoys soccer, video games, technology, and any hands-on mechanical projects.

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Carter

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Carter is the first born son of Juanito Bandito. Unfortunately he has not yet inherited the stache or the stretchy pants, but he plans to get there one day. "Little does the world know that Juanito gets all of his jokes and humor from … me." Carter will be attending USU during winter semester and will be playing college basketball next year. He also loves to golf and fish!

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Kenzie

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Kenzie is super excited to join the Pickleville On Tour team, this time as a costumer! She has spent the summer up at the theater in Bear Lake, directing Joseph and watching her little girl fall in love with the place she loves most. Here’s to a wonderful Christmas season with a dash of Bandito silliness! Enjoy the show!

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Estee

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I’ve been a competitive dancer and gymnast my whole life. In high school I was dance captain for the drill team and I was on Utah State University dance company. I got to be in Juanito Bandito’s Holiday Heist last Christmas and I am so excited to be a part of this show!!

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Abby

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Abby is from Logan Utah. She is currently attending Utah State University where she is pursuing her degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Additionally, she is on the USU Dance Company where she serves as a presidency member. Abby is also a high school drill/cheer coach and loves her job. Abby is thrilled to be back with Pickleville on Tour after performing in their 2023 production, “I Believe in Christmas!”

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Adisyn

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Adisyn Preece is a professionally trained dancer originally from New Mexico, where she built a strong technical foundation and teaching background within her families studio. She continued her training at the CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts, studying directly within professional rehearsal and creation processes. During her time at CLI, Adisyn collaborated with artists including Chris Scott and Martha Nichols, further refining her versatility, musicality, and performance artistry. She is currently based in Utah as she prepares for her move to Los Angles to further advance her professional career.

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Mikayla

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Mikayla is thrilled to make her Pickleville debut! She is a recent graduate of Lone Peak High School and an incoming freshman at BYU. Mikayla trained and competed in dance nationally throughout her life and served as a three-year drill team officer. She was also crowned Miss Teen Highland Utah, earned awards in public speaking through FBLA, and helped lead her team to a state championship as captain of the golf team. When she’s not performing, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends! Mikayla is excited to share the stage with such a talented cast this summer!

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Josh Musselman

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Josh is a conductor, pianist, and composer from Logan, Utah. He has received numerous awards for his piano playing, including twice winning the Utah State University Concerto Competition, as well as being named USU’s Music Talent of the Year. Josh’s compositions have been featured on radio broadcasts across Utah, in competitions, and in live concerts. Recently, Josh premiered his Invictus with the American Festival Chorus and Orchestra for their Veteran’s Day program.
Josh began playing the piano at age 8, and started singing with the American Festival Chorus at 15. Throughout his choral career, Josh has been privileged to sing, compose, and conduct for such artists as Andrea Boccelli, Alex Boyé, Diamond Rio, Gentri, Kurt Bestor, and Jenny Oaks Baker, to name a few. He received his bachelor degree in piano performance at Utah State in 2019, and his masters degree in choral conducting from Utah State in 2024. During his graduate studies, Josh was the primary conductor of the USU Treble Choir. His choral compositions have been performed by the American Festival Chorus, the USU Choirs, and the Emerald Singers at Utah Valley University.
Following the reception of his graduate degree, Josh accepted the post of Choir Teacher at Fremont High School in Plain City, widely regarded to be among the best high school choral programs in the state of Utah. He currently directs six choirs for Fremont, and is excited for this new chapter in his life.

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Aubree

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Aubree is 24 years old and grew up in Lewiston, Utah. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Health Science at Western Governors University. With a lifelong passion for dance and cheer, she has been sharing her love for movement by teaching dance for the past seven years. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, or relaxing at home with a good movie. No matter the day, she’s always up for a sweet treat and making the most of every moment.

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Sharli

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Sharli is excited to spend another Christmas season doing what she loves with some of her favorite people. She has been working closely with her brother TJ on these Christmas shows since the beginning of time and loves every minute of it. Sharli enjoys spending time with her family, teaching High Fitness with her sister Kenzie, and working out on her Peloton in her basement. She is married to her high school sweetheart and best friend Andy, and they have four beautiful daughters and a dog named Penny.

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Erin

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Erin has been a part of this Pickleville craziness for 20+ years now! She is the proud mom of 5 boys. Yep, you heard that right. 5 boys: Carter (21, recently returned from the Poland, Warsaw Mission), Tanner (20, playing basketball at Utah Tech), Hayden (17), KJ (15), and Drew (7). Erin graduated from USU with a degree in Pre-Mom (FCHD). She played volleyball for the Aggies, and still loves coaching and playing. Shout out to her handsome hubby TJ, who is the mastermind behind all of this awesomeness, and the “understudy” (lol) for the dastardly Juanito!

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Morgan

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Morgan is excited to dance in her second show with Pickleville On Tour and spread some Christmas cheer!

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Paul

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Paul Yeates is a lighting and scenic designer and Associate Professor at Idaho State University. Paul has an MFA in Lighting Design from the University of Connecticut, and a BFA in Technical Theatre and Design from Utah State University. Paul has worked around the country in various lighting and scenic design positions. Some of these include: Pickleville on Tour, Casper College, Center Stage Idaho Falls, Arts Express-Tucson, The Grand Theatre SLC, Lyric Repertory Company, Lexington Children’s Theatre, Western Wyoming Community College, Connecticut Repertory Theatre, The Atlantic Theatre Company in New York, Hartford Stage Company and the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

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Blake

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This is Blake’s 3rd year as the spotlight operator, and driver of the trucks! Blake is no stranger to Pickleville on Tour and Pickleville Playhouse in Bear lake, he has been involved with Pickleville for over 25 years. he was a sophomore in high school when he meet the Davis Family. It’s crazy to think that he has been involved with Pickleville for so many years! Blake works at Utah State University in the Office of Events as the Audio Visual Supervisor for the past 6 years! Blake spends his free time with his wife and better half Charlotte. They have been married for 13 years!

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Gavin

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Gavin is currently attending USU getting his BFA in theatre arts with an emphasis in light design and projection design. He loves doing all things technical theatre, and he loves getting to know people with similar passions!

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Hayden

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Hayd is excited to be joining the family business again this Christmas! Instead of his usual role starring on the stage (recently: Pickleville Christmas 2021, Addams Family, Peter Pan), you'll have to look a little harder to find him backstage helping out with the magic that happens behind the curtain! Hayden is a multi-talented HS freshman who loves playing volleyball (he's an all-star setter) and spending time with family and friends. He's the 3rd of the 5 Davis boys, and some have been heard to call him "The Favorite".

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KJ is super excited to be joining the Pickleville Christmas cast this December. He's an incredibly talented 7th grader who loves all things sports, especially basketball! He's the 4th of the 5 Davis boys, all of whom (except for #5) have been seen on stage in some capacity over the years! KJ is super-competitive, has the kindest heart, is the most loyal friend, and is a great example to those around him.

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Kara

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Kara indulges on many types of art including painting, costuming, cosplay, writing, and vocal performance. She has a special place in her heart for prop creation as it always poses a fun challenge, and props become such a great tool for storytelling. She hopes you will have the best time watching this show, and leave with tears of laughter running down your face.

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Bodie Brower

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I never get bored of being visually creative for Pickleville for over 22 years. Bodie currently works full time at Bodwa Productions, his own graphic/web/video/etc. which he started 26 years ago. I never know what I'm doing each day and it's great! Bodie is happily married to his sweet, bubbly wife Kathryn and currently lives in Cedar City, UT. He is the father of 3 fantastic and energetic kids, and bonus dad to two more! He enjoys going to Disneyland or on a cruise with his family, or a solving any fun, creative escape room they can find! He loves all things Zelda related, especially the epic music soundtracks from the last 7 years.