Photo by Jeff LaPensee, @headshotsbyjeff
About Me
Hello! My name is Katrina Gaedcke (pronounced Gad-key, don’t let the crazy spelling scare you), but my friends call me Kat. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and as a child I was wildly imaginative, aka a talented liar, so it was only natural that I would find my way into acting. From originating groundbreaking productions in my grandparents’ attic, to participating in every after-school acting camp I came across, my early years as an actor were rife with opportunities to nurture my creativity. This passion for storytelling carried me all the way through my high school graduation.
Torn between diving headfirst into the industry or enjoying a little bit more time in the live music capital of the world, I found the perfect combination of the two through the BFA Acting program at The University of Texas at Austin. There, I had the chance to study with some amazing artists, accumulate both film and theatre experience, and
develop a myriad of new skills! I even co-founded a production company called Dropout Films with my closest friends, and we have since written and produced ten short films.
As of January 2022, I have found my new home in Los Angeles, California, where I am thoroughly enjoying the countless hiking possibilities, new experiences, and matcha lattes around every corner. In addition to acting, I’ve been slowly developing my butt-kicking abilities through the study of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, as well as frantically searching for inner peace through a series of yoga journeys and practicing mindfulness. I love being outdoors, writing stories, and spending time with my friends and family (even the crazy ones).
Recent Work
The Siren | Nukhu Foundation | Summer Ward | 2025 | Lead
Fender | Rhymes with Pie Productions | Jy Prishkulnik and Sophie
Miller | 2025 | Lead
Sweet Dreams | Dropout Films | Katrina Gaedcke | 2024 | Lead
Timewalker | JNord Productions | Jeff Nord | 2023 | Lead
End of the Road | Vorpal Properties | Nick Dragon | 2023 | Lead
Out of Touch | Dropout Films | Neiman Moore | 2022 | Lead
Mari, A Short Story | Dropout Films | David De La Barcena | 2022 | Lead
