HOT RODS AND HIGH HEELS CAST

COLTON COOPER

Colton Cooper was born and raised right here in Branson, Missouri. Colton has performed most of his life with his parents, Clay and Tina Cooper. He aspired to play football in college, but soon found a passion for music and decided to follow the path of his parents. Colton currently performs in three shows at Clay Cooper Theatre including Clay Cooper's Country Express, Hot Rods & High Heels, and Dean Z's Ultimate Elvis Show. He is staying busy and having a blast. In his free time, Colton enjoys taking voice and piano lessons, working out and helping mom with the administrative work at the theatre.

JORDAN DICKISON

Jordan Dickison was born in Utah into a family who loves the arts and encouraged him vocally and theatrically from a young age. He started performing as an extra in Disney Channel movies at the age of 13 and quickly transitioned to community theater and musicals in high school. He received an Associates of the Arts at Western Wyoming Community College and a Bachelors of Music, Dance and Theater at BYU. While attending BYU, he had the opportunity to be a member of the Young Ambassadors performing group. He was able to serve others and praise God as he toured the US and Scandinavia performing for everyone from royalty to children’s outreach and loved every minute of it! Out of college he performed in a couple of shows at Tuacahn Theater in St George, UT including Greece and the first regional performance of The Little Mermaid. He moved to Branson in 2013 were he was blessed to have performed at the Showboat Branson Belle. Jordan loves Branson and considers it his home. He loves running with his son Brigham and exploring the beauty of Branson. He would like to thank his amazing wife Sarah for her endless support. He is thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to work with the incredible cast and crew of Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Hot Rods and High Heels, and #1 Hits of the '60s!

KAYLEE RIGGINS

Kaylee Riggins grew up in Mt. Zion, IL, with her parents and little brother. She moved to Branson in 2008 to perform at Silver Dollar City, and since, has been a part of multiple productions around town. Currently, you can see her in #1 Hits of the 60’s, Hot Rods & High Heels, and Clay Cooper’s Country Express, all at the Clay Cooper Theatre. Kaylee is thrilled and blessed to be a part of these productions the Clay Cooper Theatre has to offer. Kaylee also shares her love for the arts as a licensed cosmetologist and micro-blading artist at a local salon in Branson called Social & Mane. In her spare time, she loves to cuddle up with her four cats and three dogs with a good book.

KEATON BIDDLE

Keaton Biddle was born and raised in Winfield, Kansas and started dancing at 8 years old. Throughout her teenage years, she found her love for singing as well as dancing. She pursued a college degree while still in high school, and graduated with an Associate of Arts from Cowley College in 2017. At 18 she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the Theater Arts Preparatory school. After graduating she began working for theme parks such as Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio and Worlds Of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. After multiple seasons with both companies, she had the opportunity to be a part of the Illumination Sensation show at the State Fair of Texas. In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

EMILY HANNER 

Emily was born and raised right here in Branson, Missouri and started dancing at the age of 6. She has been singing for as long as she can remember, and has always had such a huge love for performing and being on stage. Growing up in Branson, a tourist town filled with dozens of shows, meant having endless opportunities to do so. Some memorable experiences include singing alongside country star Billy Dean in 2015, at the age of 12, in his Christmas Show here in town. She has also been a part of the “All Star Cloggers’ troupe out at Silver Dollar City. And of course, theatre performances with her old high school and local community theatre in roles such as Cinderella in Into the Woods, Rosie Alvarez in Bye Bye Birdie, and Portia in Something Rotten. Now, you can find her very occasionally at Silver Dollar City with the Rivertown Ramblers and of course, right here at the Clay Cooper Theatre! This is Emily’s first year with the cast of Hot Rods & High Heels and she cannot be more excited to be on the Clay Cooper Theatre stage!