Kaily Smith Westbrook

Originally from Colorado, Kaily received her BFA in Acting from USC. After graduating, her love for storytelling bore life to her production company, Red Ladders Entertainment. Kaily was awarded Best Actress at the New York Television Festival for her work in the hit web series she co- wrote, MERRIme.com; which also won Best Comedy at ITV Fest. Kaily helmed her first short film Just Between Us which was an official selection of the Mill Valley Film Festival, Denver Film Festival, and Short of the Week. In addition, Kaily is the founder and CCO of SeriesFest, a non-profit organization dedicated to championing artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling. With year-round educational programs and initiatives, SeriesFest culminates each June in a Denver-based festival and marketplace.