Kelsie Watts shares her extraordinary journey from Texas to Broadway, balancing her role as Jane Seymour in "Six: The Musical" with releasing music and mental health advocacy. • Unexpected path to Broadway began when a musical supervisor approached her during a showboat performance • Transitioned from Nashville to New York City in January after eight years in Music City • Improved acting and dance skills after initial rejection from Six, demonstrating commitment to growth outside her comfort zone • Navigates performing eight Broadway shows weekly while simultaneously releasing music as an independent artist • Uses her platform to reduce mental health stigma following her brother's loss to depression in 2013 • Partners with organizations like Not Alone 988 to promote mental health awareness through her music • Worked as a Nashville bartender until October 2022 to fund her artistic career • Future aspirations include originating a Broadway role and headlining her own music tour • Credits her husband Brandon as her biggest supporter during career challenges

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