Most studios stop at the lesson.
We don't stop until you've reached your goals!
On camera, scene study.
Audition techniques and scene work, every actor up, every single session. Train, learn & perform!
Your reel, shot in 4K.
Two contrasting scenes and a monologue. Studio lighting, colour and audio cut and delivered.
Agency contact list & agency panels.
The contact list of the agents who actually represent working actors in this city & get exclusive access to our agency panels.
Five weeks. The reel that opens the door.
- 3 weeks of on-camera training & coaching
- 2 weeks of professional 4K demo reel filming
- Two contrasting scenes + one monologue
- Studio lighting, paper backdrops, audio repair, colour correction
- Our agency contact list with agent emails, ready to submit
What your tape will look like.
Roll the credits.
Every name booked a role or signed with an agent, from a self-tape or demo reel shot at Shiki Studios.
Hailey Summer
Reacher
Ken Pham
Bet
Cecilia Lee
Prom Queen
Sam Darius
SkyMed
Devin Cecchetto
The Way Home
Claudio Musso
Food That Built America
Claudia Liera
Strays
Melissa Bray
Abducted on Prom Night
Amalia Williamson
You're Killing Me
Charles Burton
The Unbelievable
Kudakwashe Rutendo
Don't Kill Loretta
Hailey Summer
Reacher
Ken Pham
Bet
Cecilia Lee
Prom Queen
Sam Darius
SkyMed
Devin Cecchetto
The Way Home
Claudio Musso
Food That Built America
Claudia Liera
Strays
Melissa Bray
Abducted on Prom Night
Amalia Williamson
You're Killing Me
Charles Burton
The Unbelievable
Kudakwashe Rutendo
Don't Kill Loretta
Hailey Summer
Reacher
Ken Pham
Bet
Cecilia Lee
Prom Queen
Sam Darius
SkyMed
Devin Cecchetto
The Way Home
Claudio Musso
Food That Built America
Claudia Liera
Strays
Melissa Bray
Abducted on Prom Night
Amalia Williamson
You're Killing Me
Charles Burton
The Unbelievable
Kudakwashe Rutendo
Don't Kill Loretta
Adriana Moraes-Mendoza
Ambition Talent Management
Angelica Thompson
Take Four Talent Management
Armstrong Shi
AMI Artist Management
Ashley Trigueros
Hero Artists
Asia Hamilton
The Porter Group
Daniela Donayre
Premier Artists
Emma Muller
The George Agency
Ireland Starling
Glickman Alexander Talent Management
Katie Neeb
FilmComm Talent
Kelvin Chun
The Porter Group
Lauren Pagliuca
Vanderwerff Talent
Leah Agostinho
The Porter Group
Lena Varelli
Dicaro Talent Management
Levaughn Wilson
Carrier Talent Management Inc
Meytal Mokhov
Vanderwerff Talent
Nick Xidos
Take Four Talent Management
Nika Del Mar
Play Management
Nikarthika Theventhirarajah
Star Talent
Rhodes Harison
Talent House
Rick McArthur
Noble Caplan Abrams
Shaimaa Babiker
Hero Artists
Shanon Heron
Dacosta Talent Management
Temi A.
Premier Artists Management
Tomas Azpiazu
Gorbett Talent Agency
Uchenna Egbuna
Hen Harp Management
Zara Ahmed-Myerscough
Applause Talent Agency
Adriana Moraes-Mendoza
Ambition Talent Management
Angelica Thompson
Take Four Talent Management
Armstrong Shi
AMI Artist Management
Ashley Trigueros
Hero Artists
Asia Hamilton
The Porter Group
Daniela Donayre
Premier Artists
Emma Muller
The George Agency
Ireland Starling
Glickman Alexander Talent Management
Katie Neeb
FilmComm Talent
Kelvin Chun
The Porter Group
Lauren Pagliuca
Vanderwerff Talent
Leah Agostinho
The Porter Group
Lena Varelli
Dicaro Talent Management
Levaughn Wilson
Carrier Talent Management Inc
Meytal Mokhov
Vanderwerff Talent
Nick Xidos
Take Four Talent Management
Nika Del Mar
Play Management
Nikarthika Theventhirarajah
Star Talent
Rhodes Harison
Talent House
Rick McArthur
Noble Caplan Abrams
Shaimaa Babiker
Hero Artists
Shanon Heron
Dacosta Talent Management
Temi A.
Premier Artists Management
Tomas Azpiazu
Gorbett Talent Agency
Uchenna Egbuna
Hen Harp Management
Zara Ahmed-Myerscough
Applause Talent Agency
Adriana Moraes-Mendoza
Ambition Talent Management
Angelica Thompson
Take Four Talent Management
Armstrong Shi
AMI Artist Management
Ashley Trigueros
Hero Artists
Asia Hamilton
The Porter Group
Daniela Donayre
Premier Artists
Emma Muller
The George Agency
Ireland Starling
Glickman Alexander Talent Management
Katie Neeb
FilmComm Talent
Kelvin Chun
The Porter Group
Lauren Pagliuca
Vanderwerff Talent
Leah Agostinho
The Porter Group
Lena Varelli
Dicaro Talent Management
Levaughn Wilson
Carrier Talent Management Inc
Meytal Mokhov
Vanderwerff Talent
Nick Xidos
Take Four Talent Management
Nika Del Mar
Play Management
Nikarthika Theventhirarajah
Star Talent
Rhodes Harison
Talent House
Rick McArthur
Noble Caplan Abrams
Shaimaa Babiker
Hero Artists
Shanon Heron
Dacosta Talent Management
Temi A.
Premier Artists Management
Tomas Azpiazu
Gorbett Talent Agency
Uchenna Egbuna
Hen Harp Management
Zara Ahmed-Myerscough
Applause Talent Agency
Six services. One studio.
Same studio. Same gear. Same eye behind the camera.
Acting Class
Five weeks. Eight actors. You walk out with on-camera training, a finished 4K reel, and the contacts to submit it.
Self Tapes
Same-day delivery. Kayleigh as your reader. Studio lighting and a tape that actually stands out in the inbox.
Demo Reels
Custom scene selection, coaching, 4K shoot, and a reel built for agency submissions, not a generic edit.
1:1 Coaching
Sides, scripts, callbacks, on-camera presence. Private sessions with Kayleigh, in-studio or on Zoom.
Studio Rental
A clean, well-lit space for photographers, brands, and creatives. Four paper colours, full lighting package.
Footage Retrieval
Your actual footage from series, movies, short films and commercials, retrieved for your reel.
Kayleigh Shikanai
"We take acting classes to make it look like we're not acting. Be real, be truthful and be your authentic self!"
Kayleigh Shikanai has spent over two decades working on Canadian film and television sets as a professional actor. Audiences may recognize her from series such as Gangnam Project and The Next Step, as well as leading roles in films including Rush for Your Life, Hotel for the Holidays, Bad Influence, and Homekilling Queen.
Driven by her passion for helping other performers, Kayleigh founded Shiki Studios, a supportive space where actors can create, learn, and gain real industry insight into building a successful career in film & television.
At Shiki Studios, actors don't just train. They leave with professional footage for their demo reels & self tapes that guarantee you will stand out! She also provides valuable agency industry connections, and practical tools actors can use to pursue representation and book work. Kayleigh is passionate about being on actors' journeys and helping them turn their dreams into reality!
- Rush for Your LifeGabriella
- Gangnam ProjectDJ
- The Next StepCarly
- Hotel for the HolidaysPandora
- Bad InfluenceViolet
- Homekilling QueenNatasha
"I have taken 4 classes with Kayleigh over 3 years. The classes get you in the habit of memorizing your scenes, and at the end you record and get a 4K edited version. Highly recommend for beginners and experienced actors."
"Shiki Studios is one of the top studios for acting classes & coaching not only in Toronto but the entire province. Kayleigh's first-hand experience in the industry gives her a unique perspective. I've grown immensely."
"I had an amazing experience at the Agency Workshop. Kayleigh shared so much genuinely useful information, and the reel turned out amazing. 10/10, would definitely recommend."
"Kayleigh was amazing, so informative and supportive. The course structure is organic and pushes your boundaries. I highly recommend and will take the course again."
"Love getting my self tapes with Kayleigh. She's detailed, gives good critique, and I'm seeing real growth in my tapes."
"Incredible instructor and excellent first-time environment."
Frequently asked questions.
No. The class is built for beginners and intermediate actors. Most of our students walk in with no on-camera experience at all, and we build from the fundamentals up.
Let's get you on camera.
Five weeks of on-camera training, your 4K reel, and the agency contacts to send it, all from one studio in Queen West. No experience needed; just bring the willingness to try.