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OUR TEAM

Leadership & Production Team

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Karen Riposo

​Founder & Executive Producer, KPA Entertainment Group | Founder & President, KPA Talent Management

Karen Riposo is the founder of KPA Entertainment Group and KPA Talent Management. Through KPA Entertainment Group, she develops original scripted and unscripted television and film projects, while KPA Talent Management represents emerging and established artists across the entertainment industry. Riposo previously founded Karen's Performing Arts, a performing arts school dedicated to multicultural education through the arts. She holds a Master's degree in Multicultural Education and has spent her career developing artists and creating stories that celebrate diverse voices and cultural heritage.

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Cayley Smith

Executive Director & Talent Manager | President, KPA Commercial Division

Cayley Smith serves as Executive Director of KPA, overseeing the company's day-to-day operations, including administration, bookkeeping coordination, and financial management. As a talent manager, she works closely with KPA artists to help identify opportunities across television, film, theater, and commercial projects. Smith also spearheads the company's commercial division, helping expand opportunities for KPA talent in national advertising and brand campaigns.

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Rob Williams III

Vice President, KPA Entertainment Group

Rob Williams serves as Vice President of KPA Entertainment Group, where he works with clients to secure television and film deals while collaborating with founder Karen Riposo on the development of the company’s original scripted and unscripted projects. He previously served as a producer on the TLC series I Am Shauna Rae. Williams brings more than 30 years of experience in journalism, writing, and editing to KPA’s creative development and storytelling.

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Kevin George Smith

Executive Producer & Producer

Kevin George Smith is a television producer and creator whose work spans unscripted entertainment and original television formats. He is the creator and executive producer of Raiders of Rock and serves as co-executive producer on KPA projects including Paranormal Nashville, Bot Busters, and Two Bot or Not to Bot. Smith also serves as a producer on the upcoming competition series Cowboy Crown.

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Wendy R. Credle

Legal Counsel

Wendy R. Credle is an entertainment attorney, producer, and executive coach and serves as legal counsel to KPA. She is the founder of Credle & Associates PLLC, representing artists and entertainment clients across music, television, and film. Her clients have included major recording artists such as Ne-Yo, Chrisette Michele, Anthony Hamilton, Chris Brown, and Rakim. Credle also founded WenPie Productions and has produced television projects while continuing to advise creative companies and talent across the entertainment industry.

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Sabastian Betts

Producer & Creative Consultant – KPA Entertainment Group

Sabastian Betts is a producer and creative consultant with KPA Entertainment Group, where he works closely with founder Karen Riposo on the development and production of original television and digital media projects. He assists in shaping creative concepts and supports the execution of KPA’s expanding slate of entertainment content, contributing both production support and creative insight throughout the development process.

Professional Faculty & Industry Mentors

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Ann Dowd

Acting Teacher & Coach

Award-winning actor Ann Dowd serves as an acting teacher and coach for KPA artists. For more than 20 years, she has worked closely with KPA, mentoring and guiding its performers while supporting the company’s long-standing mission to develop professional artists.professional artists

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Larry Arancio

Acting Mentor, Teacher & Coach

Larry Arancio serves as an acting mentor, teacher, and coach for KPA artists. With extensive experience in theater, television, and film, he works closely with KPA performers to help guide and strengthen their craft as they build and sustain professional careers in the performing arts.

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