Every spring the College of Fine Arts selects an Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher, recognizing them for their academic achievements, artistic and/or scholarly accomplishments, and their commitments to the College of Fine Arts and the University of Utah. Get to know the 2018 Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher, Cece Otto.
Name: Cece Otto
Majors (including emphases) and minors: Theatre- Actor Training Program
Hometown: South Jordan, UT
Three words that describe you: Enthusiastic, Determined, Bold
Favorite CFA class or teacher: Robert Scott Smith- for agreeing to be her UROP mentor, and for the constant encouragement in all her pursuits
Most memorable moment at CFA: Returning from the Edinburgh Fringe and performing her senior project for her friends and family
One thing you learned at CFA: The ability to accept criticism
What inspires you: Friends and family
Summary of major accomplishments both on and off campus:
• Performing her original piece, Hyperthymesia, at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival, and the East to Edinburgh Festival in NYC
• Being a Big Sister for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Utah
• Being a TA for the Sophomore movement class
• Completing an internship with Pioneer Theatre Company, including being an understudy for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
• Serving as the Marketing and Outreach Intern for UtahPresents throughout my Junior and Senior year
One sentence that describes your work: Cece's work is physical, dynamic, and always demonstrates her passion for performance.