"I think that's kind of the, comes with the territory of being an actor, is that you kind of move to New York hoping that you'll move away, or book Broadway, one of the two."

We’re joined on the Starline by an actor, singer and dancer. She does a killer Kourtney Kardashian impression but doesn’t have to depend on it for her latest Broadway project. It’s playing Worker on the national tour of Hadestown. We welcome Kaitlyn O’Leary.

Kaitlyn, let’s go Beyond the Mic. The Tony Award Musical is on the road. What makes playing a worker, the chorus of the musical so special for you?

How did the musical, which intertwines Gods and mortals, change you?

If someone hadn’t seen “Hadestown”, what do you want people to take away from the show?

Kaitlyn O’Leary from “Hadestown” joins us for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no pressure.

1. Which Hadestown character would Kourtney Kardashian play and how would she play it?

2. Typical IN and Out order?

3. Last time you enjoyed a beach bonfire?

4. Best flavor for shaved ice?

5. The best breed for a dog is a…?

6. What was the last final you studied for by the San Marcos river?

7. Who was the last person you shared a S’more with?

8. What was the last Lakers game you saw live?

How have you grown from when you were the winner of San Diego County Fair’s “Ultimate Triple Threat” to now?

What was the Broadway show you saw that made you realize, “THIS is what I need to do forever?”

Who influenced you musically growing up?

You’ve been supported by your friends, significant others and family. How have they encouraged you as you go from San Diego to Texas State to New York?

Hadestown is all about love, doubt, and second chances. Since this is your first national tour, what theme hits closest to home for you right now?

There’s something haunting about “Hadestown”. What’s the key moment in the show that still gives you chills every time?

What’s something about being in the ensemble that audiences completely misunderstand?

When you’re out on the road, what’s the one thing you bring with you so you don’t feel alone?

What’s the first thing you seek out when you hit a new city that might shock people?

Was there ever a moment during this you thought, “this might not work out”… and who or what pushed you through it?

What’s the one key detail in the show that most people miss, but means a lot to you personally?

Where were you when you got the news you got the job and who did you tell first?

What’s your dream role?

What do you want to tell the child in the audience, who is looking at you with hope and wonder in their eyes about being you when they grow up?

If you could sit down with your 8 year old self right now… what would you tell her after everything this tour has taught you?

She likes In-N-Out's number two grilled onions and extra spread, and her last campfire was in Maine. Kaitlyn O'Leary, go see her in the national tour of Hadestown. Thanks for taking the time to go Beyond the Mic with us.

And that, my friends, is Beyond the Mic.