Sydney Rose Schmieder is a New York City based Actress, Singer & Dancer with experience in Theatre & Film. In addition to her work as a performer, Sydney is a teaching artist specializing in Voice & Theatre.

A graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, trained in the department of Drama to earn her B.F.A in Theatre, Sydney has since then worked on a variety of projects as both performer and non-performer. She was most recently seen in Rockaway Theater Company’s season closing production of Hair as a member of the Tribe. Sydney has also been working as a Music and Vocal Director at The Actor’s Garage, collaborating on youth theater workshops with upcoming performances of Annie Jr. and High School Musical Jr. She teaches private Vocal Lessons with Little Mary’s Sunshine Studios in Howard Beach, NY and also works with the afterschool program New York Edge as a Theater Specialist where she has been given the opportunity to direct shows and showcases. Last year, Sydney was able to take her students to the NYU Skirball Center for the New York Edge Spring Arts Showcase where they performed “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka Kids. As a committed and passionate artist, Sydney is dedicated to bringing her full authentic self to any project or job she works, whether it is on stage, on camera or behind the scenes.

“In an already strong ensemble, stand out member Sydney Rose Schmieder leads the team and ignites the stage with personality, presence and bliss.” - AMDP Mag, Teardrop Reviews on Moon Phase Theatricals’ production of Carrie: The Musical, November 2024.

Sydney is also a songwriter. She has been writing music since she was 14 years old. Her debut song, "Snowflakes,” can be heard in Michael Eoin- Stanney’s short film, Threat, which has received finalist nominations in the New York International Film Festival and the Oniros Film Awards. Alongside collaborator and sound mixer, Michaël Hardy- Falch, the two have received the “Best Soundtrack” award at New York International Film Awards for their work on Threat.

Make sure to follow Sydney on social media where she shares content of her lifestyle as a working artist through the hustle and bustle of New York City— TikTok/ IG: @sydneyrschmieder.