Sarah Stiles: Get to know more about the versatile and talented actress

Watching a story unfold on stage can impact a person’s life. This is why an actor must inhabit a character thoughtfully and skillfully. AMDA College of the Performing Arts provides support and opportunities to young performers who want to develop their artistic voices. Sarah Stiles, an AMDA alumna, is a well-rounded artist who aims to inspire people even beyond the stage. For the Tony-nominated actress, being creative allows her to discover more about life.


Theatre fans will recognize Stiles for her work in popular Broadway productions such as Avenue Q, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever and many others. She is a two-time Tony Award nominee, first in 2015 for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Hand to God and in 2019 for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for Tootsie as the eccentric and lovable Sandy. She was also nominated for Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk awards for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for the same production.


As she gains more experience in the entertainment industry, Stiles is showing no signs of stopping. She’s branching out from theatre to television and also developing her talents as a singer, dancer and writer. Endearing and witty, she spreads her positivity through the art that she makes.


AMDA’s Los Angeles campus, AMDA College of the Performing Arts, continues to uphold the goal of the esteemed institution to build up young performers to fully hone their distinct creative voices. Through traditional theatre training and innovative styles, students can explore their potential. With this discipline, graduates become valuable professionals in the entertainment industry.


In 2003, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy opened its Los Angeles campus, AMDA College of the Performing Arts in the center of Hollywood. The Los Angeles campus now offers four Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree programs and three Associates of Occupational Studies programs. Visit this page for more information on AMDA.