Hidden amongst all the great things in Berkeley Rep’s recent take on Uncle Vanya was the cellist whose on-stage performance colored the surreal atmosphere. Those of us who have been following this performer the last few years knew she’d inevitably leave lasting impression with the few lines she was given.

What we weren’t expecting was for her to showcase an entirely new skill to go along with her acting. As usual, her work didn’t just add to the scene, it made the scene.

Kina Kantor is one of those performers who seems to pop up out of nowhere before becoming ubiquitous. Most of us first heard about her in 2019, when she performed in Bindlestiff’s The Love Edition: Falling Hard. Since then, she’s practically become a resident talent with SF Playhouse, SF Mime Troupe, and almost every oth

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