As a lifelong lover of and believer in the power of creative arts, Carly works as a professional actor, producer and writer in Austin, TX, and Jackson, WY. In addition to Texas Performing Arts, she holds board seats at The Alchemy Theatre, a new black box theatre in East Austin, and Creative Action, a non-profit that uses the arts as a medium to inspire creativity, unlock potential, and transform the lives of students of all ages while building community and practicing social justice. Carly and her husband Clayton are passionate about giving and philanthropy. The Christopher Family Foundation focuses on supporting mothers and families, uplifting at-risk youth, the preservation of theatre and of the creative arts, providing education for all, and empowering entrepreneurship in future leaders.