Meet our Artists

Lisa Ware has performed professionally both nationally and internationally, from the intimate theatre to renowned companies like Ice Capades and Disney on Ice. She has choreographed for world professionals and numerous productions, including The Nutcracker on Ice, The Osmond Brothers Family Show, and various TV specials. A guest choreographer and presenter of her workshop, "Skating as an Expressive Art," Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Washington and has three USFS gold medals.

Lisa considers her greatest achievement to be her 20-year directorship at Sno-King Kirkland, where she is committed to creating opportunities and making a difference in the lives of others through skating. "Ice" is her medium to promote personal discovery and learning to love the process.

Karen Siedenburg serves as artistic director for Ice Arts Northwest, where her passion for dance beautifully merges with the artistic expression of skating. She has an extensive background choreographing and performing in diverse artistic skating pieces, from solos and duets to large group numbers. Her work has been showcased at events like the American Contemporary Skating Festival in Boston, as well as numerous local exhibitions. Karen also coaches and choreographs at Sno-King Kirkland. A highly accomplished skater, she is the 2017 National Solo Dance Final Champion and holds six U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medals. Outside of her skating endeavors, Karen cherishes time spent with family and friends.

Tia Haas found her love for skating twenty years ago and has since fueled her passion for skating in the West Coast. She started skating in ice shows at the age of twelve, and went on to perform in shows for Stars on Ice and ProSkaters. In her training career, she earned a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medal in skating skills and freestyle, as well as a Silver Medal in solo and partnered ice dance. She has been coaching and choreographing out of Sno-King Kirkland Ice Arena for six years, and is now choreographing for Ice Arts Northwest.

Keenan Prochnow is a professional figure skater and coach from the Chicago area. He began his skating journey at age six, competing in men's freestyle before transitioning to pairs at sixteen. A decorated athlete, Keenan was the 2019 Junior Pairs National Champion and a five-time national medalist. He proudly represented Team USA from 2017 to 2021, competing at numerous international events on the Junior Grand Prix circuit and achieving a 6th place overall finish at the 2019 ISU Junior World Championships. After retiring from competitive skating, Keenan performed with professional skating companies in shows across the USA and Europe. He is a two-time USFSA gold medalist and a USFSA certified coach, specializing in freestyle, power skating/skating skills, and pairs.

A principal performer with Ice Arts Northwest, Jessie Lu is also a senior solo ice dancer and coach. Her accomplishments include four U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medals. Jessie's artistic interests extend beyond the ice to include contemporary dance, ballet, and Latin ballroom. She is an incoming freshman at the University of Washington, where she plans to major in biochemistry. Off the ice, she finds relaxation in journaling, Sudoku, and music.

Edward Jahoda is a respected figure skater in the world of ice dance, bringing both a wealth of experience and a passion for growing the sport to the Pacific Northwest. A native of Maryland, he is a triple gold medalist and a two-time Junior National medalist in Ice Dance. He now shares his expertise as a part-time coach at the Kraken Community Iceplex, where he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of skaters. When he's not on the ice, Edward can be found playing hockey and soccer, enjoying time on the water, or taking in a live show.

Kaysa Talbot has spent over seventeen years on the ice. Her accomplishments include a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medal, two gold medals and a bronze medal at State Games of America, becoming a Northwest Regional Champion, as well as earning First Place in National Showcase. She now is a coach in the Western Washington area. Kaysa took a break from figure skating to play Womens Ice Hockey, including at the College level for Grand Canyon University, before returning to figure skating.