Creative Services
Services
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Take the next step in your creative journey. Get clarity, techniques, or inspiration to help make your script, film, book, video series and more a reality!
Creative Strategy Coaching
Clients have worked with Jessica on project planning, execution strategy, creative accountability on large projects, technical training, and much more.
Creative Consulting
Clients have worked with Jessica on “Done with You” and “Done for You” video, audio, and marketing copy creation and evolution.
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Elevate your on camera presence with 1:1 Zoom Coaching. For business owners, career professionals, CEOs, coaches, and creators.
Build confidence on camera coach Jessica Payne who has worked with over a thousand people on the techniques Hollywood actors use to be powerful and effective on camera.
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Coaching for the physical, vocal, and psychological skills needed by an actor for TV, Film, and Live performances. Technique, audition preparation, and execution for actors of all levels.
Current Offers:
$99 Glow Up On Camera - 1 Hour. 1 Topic. Feel Better on Camera. Focus on:
Setup: Make your location look better
Physical: Feel more confident in your movement
Vocal: Speak more clearly
Mental: Talk with more purpose
Equipment: Use yours better
$150/hour Acting Coaching Zoom Sessions Book a time that works for you, and you will be emailed a link for payment.
$100/hour Alumn Rates Acting Coaching Zoom Sessions Have you worked with Jessica as an actor before? Perhaps at AMDA College and Conservatory, TheatreWorks of Silicon Valley, the Young Actor’s Studio, STARS, Degas, or on a set or show? Book a time that works for you and include “Alumn - where and what you worked on,” and you will be eligible for the discount and emailed a link for payment.
Contact@KikaLabs with any questions.
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Clients have used Kika Labs to help strategize social media videos, marketing copy, create voiceover recordings, act in ads, assist in remote and in person sets, and much more! Our CEO Jessica Payne is the main creative services point person, but has a deep referral network if you need complementary expertise or a larger team.
Performing: Acting & Singing
Actor (SAG-AFTRA with an MFA, Live, TV, Film, Voiceover, & Audio experience.)
Represented by Sovereign Talent
Singer (Rock, Pop, R&B, Classical)
Video Podcast Host
Creating: Directing & Writing
Director -Film & Theatrical
Writer -Narrative and Marketing Copy
Creative Services
30 min Free Coaching Session Schedule a free session to see which service is the best fit for your needs and to discuss collaboration possibilities!
Contact@KikaLabs with any questions.
Email Contact@KikaLabs.com with any questions.
Working with Jessica feels like...
Here’s a testimonial from a Kika Labs client!
“…Jessica has lovingly and gently given me techniques and tools to up my game…I love working with her!”
- Laverne McKinnon - Film/TV Producer, Professor, Career Coach & Grief Doula.
About Jessica
Jessica Payne – On Camera & Creative Strategy Coach
I help professionals conquer both mental and technological obstacles so you can build a creative strategy to put your work out into the world and show up as your best, most confident self on camera. My approach is all about meeting you where you are—whether you're stepping in front of the lens for the first time or refining an established presence. By blending my experience in Hollywood with my background in corporate communications, I bring a unique, personalized touch to polished authenticity.
Here’s what sets me apart:
Decade-Long Hollywood Experience – I have trained over 1000 people and counting! In my work at Kika Labs, as a full time Acting and Directing Faculty at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in Hollywood, and in multiple private studios I’ve trained actors for film and TV, helping them deliver compelling performances under pressure. And I’m a professional actor, director, and acting coach myself, so you are always receiving a blend of timeless principles with relevant real time applications.
Corporate & Executive Coaching – I offer holistic on-camera and creative strategy training, equipping leaders with the skills to command a digital stage. I’ve worked with executives, entrepreneurs, content creators, small business owners and leaders across dozens of industries. Plus I help business owners create content that builds an educational reference base for potential clients to establish trust and expertise.
On-Camera & Communication Mastery – Having performed in TV, film, internationally, and withTony Award-winning teams, I know what it takes to engage an audience. The same principles of engaging storytelling apply whether in an online video, a webinar, or on stage. I specialize in meeting you where you are and finding techniques to help authentically represent yourself and your style and build confidence so you can feel better on camera.
Creative Strategy – I combine the artistic and the practical aspects of the creation process to help you realize your creative visions. I have helped people clarify the vision, strategy, and execution accountability plan for video series, scripts, books, promotional videos and more!
Tailored Coaching for All Learners – With training in diversity and LGBTQIA+ sensitivity, I create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to shine. My experience with neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Autism) and students of all ages and cultural backgrounds allows me to customize strategies that work for you.
Beyond the Work – I’m also a living liver donor, proof that showing up authentically in life and work makes all the difference.
I founded Kika Labs to merge my passion for performance, creative strategy, and human connection. To help smart and kind professionals like you bridge the gap between what's in your mind and what's in the world. Whether you're prepping for a keynote, strategizing a major creative project, launching a video series, or simply trying to feel comfortable on camera, I’m here to help you craft a compelling, confident presence that truly reflects who you are.
Interviews
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[Video Podcast here on YouTube] On today’s episode of Personal Brand Blueprint, Dave Polykoff sits down with Jessica Payne to talk about how to best show up on camera so we can grow our audience and monetize our personal brands. Jessica Payne is an Acting and On-Camera Performance coach & CEO at Kika Labs. She is coaching amazing creatives and business professionals to be more comfortable on camera. In this episode, you’ll learn:
→ Techniques to improve on-camera lighting and background
→ Confidence-boosting tips through value-focused mindsets
→ Practical solutions for overcoming common on-camera issues
→ Importance of message clarity and conversational content
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[Video Podcast Here on YouTube]
Suzanne and Jessica Payne discuss the essential topic of visibility, diving deep into the challenges many face when transitioning to on-camera work, offering practical tips and tricks. Jessica shares insights on overcoming nerves, the power of box breathing, and setting the right camera angles. Learn how to reframe anxiety as excitement, experiment with different setups, and focus on your audience for better engagement. Jessica, a professional in the acting world, also explores boundaries and how to find one's authentic style in front of the camera, ensuring you're comfortable and confident. Perfect for entrepreneurs, coaches, and anyone needing to improve their video presence, this episode is packed with actionable advice and support. #confidencebuilding #cameraconfidence #comfortzone
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On camera coach and actor Jessica Payne discusses that challenges and joys on her journey.
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Acting coach and actor Jessica Payne hosts Reuters in her home coaching studio for a coaching session and interview with actors affected by the Hollywood strikes.
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[Podcast here]
Jessica joins the show to chat with Derek about how growing up on a dairy farm led to her love of theater and performing, how teaching has helped her improve as an actress, her excitement for the future of the film industry, and the importance of looking for inspiration.
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How to think through whether you should start a business and more!
(Excerpt) Hi Jessica, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I am a multi-hyphenate creator like many of my favorite artists. If I am creating wonderful things with amazing people I’m going to be happy. But when someone asks “what do you do?” it is easy to feel scattered and embarrassed when the answer is you are devoting your energy to lots of different areas, not just one. Recently, I have:
-Performed (acting, singing, VO, podcast hosting and guesting)
-Directed (film, digital, live)
-Created (a TV pilot, a podcast, a blog, a website, and hundreds of videos)
-Coached (pro and college actors, business owners, CEOs, and coaches)
-Consulted (on video and social media strategy, casting, artist development, and narrative projects)In founding my company Kika Labs I want to reinforce for myself and my community that every creative area builds on and gives more momentum to all the rest. I’m a bolder actor because I coach CEOs on camera and I’m a better director because I’ve broken down the concepts for college students. And I am able to smoothly navigate between all of these areas with the wisdom I’ve learned from podcast guests. In a society where specialization is rewarded, it is a countercultural flex to embrace that you contain multitudes!…
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SAG-AFTRA actors weigh in on the tentative strike agreement.
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Meet Jessica Payne of West Hollywood.
(Exerpt) Hi Jessica, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Scooping manure to the Sunset Strip.Growing up on a family farm in PA I sang songs from my favorite movies to the cows as I cleaned the stalls with a skid loader in my dad’s overalls while dreaming of adventures beyond 4H Tractor Club. So I got my MFA in Acting, married the delightful Kyle Payne and moved to CA to start my ride as a professional creative…