Irene Karas Loeper was born and raised in Vancouver, BC and is the daughter of Andree Karas, the Artistic Director Emerita of United Players Theatre Company. Irene's training includes: Circle in the Square in New York, Gastown Actors Studio in Vancouver, and the Vancouver Film School. Irene was most recently seen theatrically in the world premier musical comedy "Talking Sex on Sunday" playing the role of Sissy. Irene's other recent role's include Tanya in "Mamma Mia!", Daniella in "In the Heights" and Tilly in "It's A Wonderful Life" for the Arts Club Theatre Company in Vancouver, BC. Irene's recent Film and Television projects include roles in the "The Buddy Games", "Impastor", "Two Stans and a Dan", "Spotlight on Christmas" and "Motive". Irene is well known for her performance of Reno Sweeney in the musical comedy "Anything Goes" for Theatre Under the Stars in Vancouver, BC in which she received an Ovation Award for Outstanding Lead Actress. Other nominations for Irene include an Ovation Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as "Miss Madelaine True" in the La Chuisa version of the musical "The Wild Party", and a Jessie Richardson Nomination and an Ovation Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as "Mrs. Meers" in the musical comedy "Thoroughly Modern Millie". Irene also Produced and Performed in the Web Series "The Acting Class" nominated for a Leo Award for Best Web Series and "The Staff Room", as well, she was the Production Supervisor on the Leo Award Nominated Documentary "Family Matters Surviving the Bipolar Journey". Irene is in her fourth season as Producer and Podcast Host of her own show #ilo_onlocation on Apple Podcasts and Spotify where she sits down with amazing women in her life interview style! You can enjoy all her episodes on any of your favorite podcast platforms. Irene recently completed the lead role of Deb Wideman in the independent comedy series "The Dressing Room" and she has a few projects of her own that she is Producing through her new company ITQ Productions. Irene married the love of her life and is enjoying her home in The Country with her adorable puppy and she is represented by the wonderful Elena Kirschner at Red Management Inc. For Irene's full bio, podcast episodes and upcoming stage production and film and television projects, please visit her website.