"Hidden amongst all the great things in Berkeley Rep's recent take on Uncle Vanyawas the cellist whose on-stage performance colored the surreal atmosphere. Those of us who have been following this performer the last few years knew she'd inevitably leave lasting impression with the few lines she was given. What we weren't expecting was for her to showcase an entirely new skill to go along with her acting. As usual, her work didn't just add to the scene, it made the scene."
"One wonders if her musical talents add to her sense of timing and often-understated stage presence? She can handle heavy drama (see The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin) as well as comedy, without ever trying steal focus away from her co-stars. She never seems to make the scene about her, yet after the show, you can't imagine those scenes without her."
Kina Kantor performed as the cellist in Berkeley Rep's Uncle Vanya, with her on-stage playing coloring a surreal atmosphere and making scenes memorable. She delivered a few lines but left a lasting impression while revealing a new musical skill alongside her acting. Kantor first drew notice in 2019 with Bindlestiff's The Love Edition: Falling Hard and has since appeared frequently with SF Playhouse, SF Mime Troupe, Golden Thread, and other local stages. Her work spans drama and comedy, including The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin and Noël Coward, combining precise timing, understated presence, and a commitment to ensemble work. Her presence adds valuable diversity to the local theater community.
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