Kelly Murtagh is a single mom, Louisiana native, and an award-winning actress, writer, producer, singer, and children’s book author who works in film, television, and theatre. She has received multiple awards including the Best Actress Award at Festival South, and the Best Actress Award at the 48 Independent Short Film Festival. Kelly wrote the feature-length film Shapeless, telling of her personal struggle with an eating disorder, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and internationally at the Raindance Film Festival and is now on VOD. Kelly also produced, co-wrote, and was the lead actress in the film.

Kelly also regularly sings with her partner, musician and singer-songwriter, Will Dickerson in New Orleans and the southern California area. And if she isn’t busy enough with everything else, she has authored the children’s book Zoo Krewe about a magical journey through the New Orleans Mardi Gras where the littlest fans learn their ABCs with the help of some animal friends! 

Where to find Kelly

www.instagram.com/kellymurtagh

www.instagram.com/shapelessthefilm