Kelsey Contois-Husch
Wig Maker, Makeup Artist, SPFX
Las Vegas, Nevada | Lippsstix@gmail.com
Theater
KÀ - Cirque du Soleil - MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Lead Wig and Makeup Technician 2019-current
Makeup Technician/ Airbrush Technician 2009-2019
Wig Technician- 2008-2009
Mystere - Cirque du Soleil - Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
On-Call Makeup Technician 2015
Michael Jackson: ONE - Cirque du Soleil - Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
On-Call Makeup Technician (for creation) 2013
VALITAR -Equuestria Development, Inc. (defunct)- World Premier Tour- Del Mar Fairground
Associate Hair & Makeup Designer - 2012
Viva! Elvis - Cirque du Soleil - Aria Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV
On-Call Wig Technician (for creation) -2010
Choreographer's Showcase - Nevada Ballet - Treasure Island Hotel, Las Vegas
Wig and Makeup Design -2010
The Devil and Kate - North Carolina School of the Arts - Winston-Salem , NC
Wig and Makeup Designer / Makeup Artist ( Crew Leader) -2008
The Devil and Kate (Tour) - NCSA with Fletcher Opera Company - Raleigh, NC
Wig and Makeup Designer / Makeup Artist ( Crew Leader) -2008
Die Fledermaus - Opera Carolina - Winston Salem, NC
Wig Designer / Makeup Artist (Crew Leader) -2007
Film
Daywalker: Blade Origins (TV Pilot) - Hidden Vault Films- Las Vegas, NV
Hair and Makeup Artist - 2017
Cirque du Soleil World's Away 3-D – Paramount - Las Vegas, NV
Makeup Artist for KÀ scenes and on-set artist- 2012
Constructed/Ventilated replacement sideburn - Erica Linz - 2012
Just Like the Movies (Short) - On Spec Productions - Las Vegas, NV
Hair and Makeup Artist -2012
Eyeborgs - Crimson Wolf Productions - Winston-Salem, NC
Assistant Makeup Artist / Hair and Wig Stylist- 2009
Press
2013 Billboard Music Awards, KA - Cirque du Soleil-, Las Vegas, NV
Makeup Artist 2013
Comic Con 3-D KÀ Battle - Cirque du Soleil- San Diego, CA
Makeup Artist 2011
Wired Magazine Times Square Pop-Up Store - KÀ - Cirque du Soleil NYC, NY
Makeup Artist 2011
Fashion Show - Family Fun Friday - Mystere - Cirque du Soleil - Las Vegas, NV
Makeup Assistant 2011
America's Got Talent- KÀ - Cirque du Soleil- Los Angeles, CA
Makeup Artist 2010
Additional Work
The Hunger Games: The Exhibiton - Victory Hills Productions - Las Vegas, NV
Tigress Mannequin Sculpt, Airbrush and Hand Painting -2019
Wig Repair and Installation -2019
Academy of Wig and Makeup Design- Las Vegas, NV
Co-Founder, Director, Educator- 2014-2019
Creative Consultant 2019-current
One Night for One Drop: After Party - Cirque du Soleil - Philanthropic Event - Las Vegas, NV
Director of Hair and Makeup- Hair and Makeup Designer- 2015 -current
Entertainment Committee - 2016-current
Circus Couture - Cure 4 the Kids - Fashion Design Show - Philanthropic Event - Las Vegas, NV
Director of Hair and Makeup- Hair and Makeup Designer- 2010-current
Couture Costume Designer -2012
PIN UP (Halloween Special) - Stratosphere Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Special Effects Makeup - 2013
Playboy's Midsummer Night Dream Party - N9NE Group - Palms Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Wig Construction/Styling - 2010- 2012
Makeup Workshop: Intro to Makeup and Drag- The Center LV: LGBT Youth Center - Las Vegas, NV
Makeup Instructor -2011
101 Dalmatians - Troika Entertainment - National Tour
Freelance Wig Construction -2009
Education
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston- Salem, NC
2004-2008 Graduate Design and Production: Wig and Makeup Design
Other
MAC Cosmetics - Pro Classes- Airbrush Masters Class (2011)
OSHA 10 hr. certification (current)
First Aid/CPR/AED certification (current)
USA Passport (current)
