OLI OUDERKIRK

Nightingale-Bamford School  ·  New York, NY · Graduating 2027

GPA: [3.4 / 4.0 unweighted (Grade 11: 3.7)]

ACT: 35  ·  Math 32  ·  Reading 36  ·  Science 36  ·  English 35

 

Oxbridge in Barcelona Program  ·  Architecture and Photography Study with Spanish Immersion · Summer 2026

–  Studied Architectural works of artists such as Gaudí and Domènech i Montaner; additionally attended photography classes fully taught in Spanish during a 4-week residential immersion program in Barcelona

Columbia University Pre-College Program  ·  Creating Original Theater · Summer 2025

–  Developed original work across playwriting, directing, and acting in a 3-week residential intensive

Brown University Pre-College Program  ·  Drawing Intensive · Summer 2024

–  Sustained ~30 hours per week of studio work in charcoal, graphite, and ink; completed long-term projects and series over a 3-week residential program

 

STEPS on Broadway  ·  New York, NY · 2025–2026

–  Trained in Hip-Hop, Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Tap, Jazz, and Modern (Spring Pre-Professional Intensive 2025)

–  Continuing advanced study in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Pointe (2025–2026)

Nightingale-Bamford School Dance Collective  ·  New York, NY · 2025–2026

–  Rehearsed, choreographed and performed Modern, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Ballet

East Side Dance Co.  ·  New York, NY · 2025–2026

– Accepted to the Pre-Professional Company Class (2026-2027)

–  Studied Hip-Hop in advanced ensemble setting

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts  ·  Hancock, NY · 2023–2025

–  Pursued Ballet and Hip-Hop as primary disciplines

 

Anything Goes	Nightingale-Bamford School  ·  Spring 2026	Charity: Angel
A Chorus Line	Nightingale-Bamford School  ·  Spring 2025	Cassie (Lead)
The Addams Family Musical	Nightingale-Bamford School  ·  Spring 2024	Lead Ancestor
Clue	Nightingale-Bamford School  ·  Fall 2024	Yvette
Grease	Nightingale-Bamford School  ·  Spring 2022	Burger Boy
Chicago: Teen Edition	Applause NY Advanced Musical Theater  ·  Spring 2024	Showgirl
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown	Applause NY Advanced Musical Theater  ·  Spring 2023	Linus
A Grand Night for Singing	Applause NY Advanced Musical Theater  ·  Spring 2024	Featured Soloist

Guitar

–  Performed lead and rhythm guitar and vocals in a rock band at professional venues including The Cutting Room and Hill Country Barbecue — School of Rock, New York, NY (2021–2023)

–  Studied Heavy Metal, Punk Rock, and Songwriting; deepened technique and theory through private lessons (2023)

–  Pursued Electric Guitar as primary major — French Woods Festival (2023)

Voice & Choir

–  Selected as member of Chamber Chorus, Nightingale-Bamford School (2024–2026)

            -Awarded Gold Rating with Distinction in 2026 by the New York State School Music association (NYSSMA)

–  Built audition technique, repertoire, and performance songbook through private voice lessons with a musical theater focus (2021–2022)

Composition

–  Studied Film Scoring with a private tutor (Spring 2024)

–  Studies guitar and piano — ongoing

 

–  Explored sculpture at the Art Students League of New York

–  Maintains an independent painting and drawing practice

Sailing Instructor — Breakwater Yacht Club  ·  Sag Harbor, NY · 2022–2024

–  Taught youth groups to sail JY-15 keelboats, covering rigging, points of sail, racing strategy, and on-water safety

–  Guided students through real-time emergency scenarios—capsizing, equipment failure, high winds—keeping crews calm and effective under pressure

Intern — The Madoo Conservancy  ·  Sagaponack, NY · Summer 2025-2026

–  Helped with event preparation, basic garden maintenance, organized and managed storage of artwork and antiques, and kept shop inventory

Skills: Spanish (high proficiency), guitar, piano, vocals, multiple dance styles, acting, painting and drawing

Interests: Drawing, painting, sculpture, 3D print design, electrical engineering, chemistry, skiing, circus arts (Fire Poi)