LYLAS - Live! Funny! Girls!

Asheville's first all-female sketch comedy troupe - written, directed, and performed by women. Want more info or to be added to our email list?
Email lylashaha@gmail.com

Monday, January 01, 2001

Robin Raines

Robin Raines was “born a coal miner’s daughter” in the mountains of Grundy, Virginia. The loose connection to such a famous singer has always given her the delusional idea that she should sing to the top of her lungs to any song she recognizes. Since that talent never created much of a cash flow, Robin got a degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech in 1996. She works as an architect at Rowhouse Architects in Asheville.
Her theater credits include: Heathers, The Twilight Zone,both seen and unseen, Grimm, and Alice Underground. She has also been an active participant in the 48 hour movie project in Asheville, comprising her favorite role: A restaurateur with a demon possessed, murdering sock puppet on her arm.  She loves cheese.


Marissa Williams

Marissa Williams was born and raised in New Hampshire, but relocated to Asheville over 5 years ago for a change of pace. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of New Hampshire and uses her impeccable spelling, grammar and sales-woman skills as Advertising Manager at the Mountain Xpress newspaper.
She loves to work (and play) with the ladies of LYLAS to make fun of Asheville and ultimately, everyone.  Who knows?  Maybe you're next!




Stage Manager: Beth Herrman

Beth Herrman has been in Asheville for five years and has been a part of stage managing all the LYLAS shows. She appeared on stage in LYLAS's West Asheville Side Story and also in Asheville Community Theatre's production of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and was seen most recently as Sharon in Forever with RunAmok Productions. When not on stage is is hanging out with her darling new pup!












Hollis Brown

Rocks!

LYLAS Bios

Karri Brantley

 Karri Brantley is originally from the 'mitten' (Michigan) & graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with a BFA in acting, as well as the prestigious Second City Detroit Conservatory focusing on the art of Improv, Writing & Directing. She moved to Asheville in 2003 to co-found a national touring theatre company, Bright Star Children's Theatre. Most recently, her love of photography has developed into a growing business - www.karribrantleyphotography.com. Some local credits include, Acting in LaZoom's Comedy Touring Bus, Nerve, & Bernstein Brothers Christmas Spectacular. Directing Seeing Stars in Dixie at ACT and Grace & Glory at Parkway Playhouse in Burnsville. Producing Jack & Diane and Dear George Letters at NC Stage as part of their catalyst series. Judging the North Carolina Theatre Conference & teaching a semester of drama at TC Roberson High School.