Issy VIC

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Hello! My name is Isabella Coomber (but I go by Issy), I am 19 years old, and I use she/her pronouns. I love all things musical theatre, and have most recently graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2021 with a Diploma of Musical Theatre. I currently work professionally as a performer and an extra in the industry, and absolutely adore how fulfilling it is to explore my creativity in a professional setting (absolutely a dream come true!). Aside from that, I love going to the gym, hanging out with my friends and dog, and finding funky clothes in thrift shops.

What do you love most about entertaining?

The thing I love most about entertaining is getting to hang out with the kids! I don’t think enough people realise how intelligent and funny children are, but it is always such a special experience for me to get to spend time with them as their favourite character.

What is one of your most memorable moments as an entertainer?

One of my most memorable moments as an entertainer has definitely had to be my first ever party with Fly By Fun. I was dressed as Wonder-woman and feeling very nervous, but as soon as I walked in, a little girl ran up and gave me a huge hug because we had matching Wonder-woman suits on. Seeing her be so excited by her favourite character was so adorable, and she later told me that it was the best birthday ever and she was so thankful I had come to see her. It is moments like that which remind me why I want to perform and entertain for a living.