Kelly Maryanski: Aerialist
Multidisciplinary performance artist and keynote entertainer Kelly Maryanski delivers immersive, high-impact experiences blending dance, aerial arts, storytelling, and athleticism to inspire creativity and human potential.
Quick Facts:
- Highlights:
- Multidisciplinary artist with expertise across dance, aerial, and circus arts
- Over 20 years of professional training and performance experience
- Formally trained in ballet, contemporary, musical theater, and world dance
- Skilled aerialist and circus acrobat
- Formats: Live Performance Artist and Creative Performer
- Audiences: Event producers, creative directors, festivals, corporate events, experiential marketing teams, and audiences seeking visually striking, emotionally engaging live performances.
- Outcomes:
- Create memorable, immersive live entertainment experiences
- Inspire creativity, presence, and human connection through movement
- Elevate events with high-level artistry and athletic performance
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **Fee range: $500 - $5,000
Talent Services
Entertainment:
Additional Booking Notes
Equipment offered by Lyskei:
Trapeze with 8 ft ropes
Trapeze with 9 ft ropes
Aerial straps (9 ft long)
Aerial hammock 6ft long
X-Pole Stage (lollipop lyra) – freestanding
Rigging options:
*Lyskei does not provide her own aerial rig but is happy to perform with one if provided.
*For dead rigging on beams, beam clamps and spansets will be required. All beams must be inspected by professionals (IATSE preferred).
*For X-pole/lollipop lyra, this is a freestanding rig and does not require further rigging from venue/client)
Foot print needed: at least 10ft square
My apparatus equipment can be adjusted depending on the ceiling height of your venue.
Overview
Are you looking for a “WOW” factor for your event with an element of Cirque and the grace of a statuesque showgirl? Aerialist Lyskei (Kelly Maryanski) can provide ambient aerial performances throughout your event, aerial champagne or wine serving, or a 5-6 minute mainstage solo act.
For ambient aerial performances Lyskei specializes in dance trapeze and hammock.
For aerial bartending services Lyskei specializes in dance trapeze and hammock.
For solo mainstage acts, Lyskei can provide a variety of dance trapeze acts catered to your theme or vibe, as well as aerial straps.
For inquiries outside the LA County area, just send a message as Kelly does travel.
Performance Details
Price Range: $2,500+
Gig Length: 10 – 360 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 – Specialty Insurance
Unions: SAG-AFTRA, AGMA, EMC, SAG Eligible
Talent Short Bio
Kelly Maryanski is a Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist whose work seamlessly fuses movement, music, storytelling, and athletic performance into unforgettable live experiences. With more than two decades of professional training and performance, she defies traditional labels, working fluidly as a dancer, aerialist, circus artist, athlete, actor, singer, musician, illustrator, and choreographer.
Kelly’s artistic journey began at the age of five, driven by a deep curiosity and commitment to creative expression. Her formal training spans ballet, contemporary dance, musical theater, world dance, precision jazz, piano, competitive sports, and advanced circus acrobatics. This rare breadth of discipline allows her to move effortlessly between grounded choreography and gravity-defying aerial work, creating performances that are both technically masterful and emotionally resonant.
As a performer and storyteller, Kelly is known for her ability to connect viscerally with audiences. Whether commanding the stage or suspended mid-air, she weaves narrative, rhythm, and movement into a cohesive artistic language that transcends words. Her work celebrates human potential, resilience, and imagination, inspiring audiences through a powerful blend of physical excellence and creative authenticity.
Read Full Bio
Kelly Maryanski is a Los Angeles-based powerhouse, seamlessly blending a kaleidoscope of talents into a captivating entertainment experience. As a multidisciplinary artist, Kelly defies categorization, effortlessly embodying roles as a dancer, circus artist, athlete, aerialist, storyteller, actor, singer, musician, illustrator, and choreographer. With a rich tapestry of formal training spanning ballet, contemporary dance, musical theater, world dance, precision jazz, piano, competitive sports, and circus acrobatics, Kelly’s performances are a symphony of skill, creativity, and passion.
Born to command the stage, Kelly Maryanski’s journey began with a childhood immersed in the arts. From the tender age of five, she embarked on a relentless pursuit of excellence, honing her craft across diverse disciplines. Fuelled by an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering commitment to her artistic vision, Kelly’s trajectory soared as she cultivated her talents on both local and international platforms. Today, she stands as a testament to the transformative power of art, inspiring audiences worldwide with her boundless energy, unparalleled skill, and infectious zest for life.
With a career spanning over two decades, Kelly Maryanski has emerged as a luminary in the world of entertainment, celebrated for her versatility and virtuosity. Trained in the hallowed halls of prestigious institutions, Kelly’s expertise encompasses a myriad of disciplines, each imbued with her unique flair and signature style. From the ethereal grace of ballet to the high-octane thrills of circus acrobatics, Kelly seamlessly traverses the spectrum of human expression, leaving an indelible mark on every stage she graces.
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