Caroline Heinle is a bi-coastal actor, writer and producer. She began her training at The Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, graduating Magna Cum Laude, with minors in Political Science and Theater. After studying in London, Heinle relocated to Los Angeles, where she obtained success in film, television, commercials and writing and performing live sketch comedy with the Strait Jacket Society Comedy Troupe. It is with the comedy troupe that she fell back in love with writing again.
In 2016, she relocated back to NYC to have spinal fusion surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Throughout her treatment, she shared weekly blogs and vlogs, which gained press in the NY Post and Daily Mail. She is passionate about telling stories and the quote, "Art is made to disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed." Her short film, WHITE NOISE, which is based on her journey with scoliosis, is currently running the festival circuit.
Most recently, she has received 3 wins and 2 Best Actress nominations for her work in STILL, a psychological thriller about sleep paralysis and 3 nominations and 2 wins for her work on WHITE NOISE. She is represented by the Bohemia Group.
Recent Performances and Highlights
THE HUMAN:
In her spare time, Heinle is a writer, health enthusiast and social media marketer. She is passionate about story telling, creativity, laughing, wellness, feeling our feelings and mindful living. During the week, you can find her frequenting coffee shops and workout studios and on the weekends, sipping mezcal cocktails with her friends or Sundays with "the fam".
PRESS:
Caroline's blog about scoliosis was featured in the NY Post and Daily Mail.
Caroline's interview with Comedy Network Live (CNL)'s
about staying creative during the pandemic.
Caroline's interview with Hoboken Girl about her short film, WHITE NOISE, and its fundraising campaign.
AWARDS:
Caroline has received THREE wins and two nominations for Best Actress in a Thriller Short for her work in Lake Film's short film, "STILL" at the 2021 Grove Film Festival, Point Lookout Film Fest and Brightside Tavern Shorts Fest Film Series.
Caroline accepting the award for Best Actress in a Thriller Short at Brightside Tavern Short Fest Film Series, May 2021
STILL is a thriller based on writer, Christopher Mancuso's, personal experience with sleep paralysis, continues to circulate festivals. Watch the trailer HERE!
WRITING:
Caroline's poetry and microblogs can be viewed on her account: Same Coin Different Side.
Upcoming
In Development:
WHITE NOISE is finished with production and currently running the festival circuit!
"WHITE NOISE" is a dramatic short film based on her blog about her struggles with scoliosis, which was shared in the NY Post and Daily Mail.
It gained MORE PRESS in a 2020 interview with Hoboken Girl.
In the mean time, you can follow her on Instagram, Facebook or catch some of her hilarious sketches on You Tube!