Testimonials

I took a class with Celik Kayalar last year and loved it. He's fabulous to work with and you always come away feeling better about your abilities as opposed to feeling downgraded or bummed out. He always injects humor into the classes and the other students are so kind and fun to be around. It was a great experience and I have plans to continue and take another class.
Patricia Yager Delagrange

Celik is a brilliant director who guides his students towards self growth in acting, with kindness, intelligence and wit. Celik and his school are gifts to the Bay Area and anyone serious about improving their acting skills should enroll. I have been a student at FABA for over two years and I have loved the entire experience.
Susan Vlahos

Celik and company are a fine crew of creatives, innovative and challenging. FABA is a terrific resource for actors of all ages.
Doug McKechnie

I can't say enough positive things about FABA. They are the reason I am where I am today. Brian Scott, with whom I studied mostly, helped me realize my dream of being an actor. Being with FABA helped my talent and confidence grow like no other acting school. I now am living in Los Angeles, working towards my dream, and booking important parts on TV Shows and Movies. I am forever grateful for the amazing acting foundation FABA helped me develop. I JUST LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!
Jazlyn Yoder

Celik, I have been coming to you for almost ten years now. As an attorney, I use your lessons in the courtroom, where my job is to tell the facts and explain the law to a very demanding audience.
Joe Bravo

FABA is a wonderful training ground for talented actors. Celik Kayalar's ability to develop actors to the highest levels is unmatched in the Bay Area and beyond!
Trevor Nagle

As a FABA student, I’ve learned a lot within only a few months of joining and was able to receive representation in the Bay Area and recently in Hollywood as well, because of it. Can’t thank Celik Kayalar and the team (Brian Scott, Celia Shuman, Ani Avetyan, Nicole St.John) enough for what they are doing for the actors in the Bay Area!
Mohit Sehgal

I have been working with Celik Kayalar for about 3 years now and I absolutely love it! He has taught me to much to grow as an actor and is well deserved all the credit the world has to offer him. Celik thank you for everything you have taught me throughout the years and thank you for casting me in "Unmasked". Filming it was a blast and can't wait for more success to come your way!
Thomas Nguyen

The success of FABA films at the film festivals is so illustrative of what FABA is all about - bringing together creative talent and giving them a voice in the original films with meaningful messages. Celik is not only fun to work with but also enriching. He has a great sense of everyone's potential and knows precisely how to support his students and prepare them for the competitive market. I am excited to follow FABA’s work and be part of its classes and productions.
Katia Miles

It has been a really exciting time to join FABA for me. Having the opportunity to work with both Celik Kayalar and Ani Avetyan within the first 4 weeks of joining has sparked a lot of interest and excitement on my end. Celik's seasoned experience in directing films, his professionalism, and honesty in feedback has been much appreciated. The way he and Ani lead their classes keeps me wanting more. I can't wait to see what the future holds...
Bree Wing

FABA and it’s Faculty (Brian Scott, Celia Shuman, Celik Kayalar ) deserve every single good thing that’s coming their way!
Addi Ajmani

Thank you again Celik for letting me have the opportunity to work with you and such a talented cast and crew on your film “Unmasked”. I hope to be a part of more films like this with my co-stars.
Tim Baylar

I've known Celik Kayalar since 2005 when I began my career in the entertainment industry. He has been an amazing coach and friend to me over the years and is responsible for several opportunities that have came my way. I wish Celik and FABA nothing but the best!
Jeanne Young

FABA may be a relatively small acting school, but Celik Kayalar has a gift for developing its students’ skills in a big way. Although I came to FABA with previous training and acting experience, Celik has provided me with techniques to personalize my characters in greater depth. What's more, he does so in a totally supportive environment that leaves me fearless in experimenting with those techniques.
Louella Santobello

Celik Kayalar is a fantastic teacher; glad to see his school FABA is getting the attention and the accolades it deserves.
Matt Canter

I’ve been going to FABA for a couple of years and have enjoyed every moment of class. I’ve learned everything I know about the craft of acting thanks to my teacher, mentor, and friend Celik for whom I am grateful. I recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to act, to enroll in FABA.
Alexis Guillén

So proud of Celik Kayalar, my teacher, and FABA! What a great school, full of inspirational actors who are truly working hard to perfect their craft!
Shane Coopersmith

FABA is by far the best in the Bay Area! Not only for the classes and the Casting Directors that Celik brings from L.A. but also because he creates projects and opportunities for his students in which they may showcase their talents. Celik offers training along with opportunities to many doors opening through FABA. I took classes myself and have been part of a few projects so I know first hand how important this is.
Mia Perez

Celik is dedicated to his students. He not only has some of the best acting instructors in the Bay Area, such as Brian Scott and Celia Shuman, but provides real film projects for them to perform in. What better way to learn than practical experience. Anyone wanting to get into the film business should get in touch with Celik and FABA and learn the craft.
Michael Ching

I am so proud of Celik Kayalar and the FABA community! As a long-time student at FABA, I credit my own successes to Celik and the FABA community, as the classes have adequately prepared me to work on various projects. Celik's attention to detail and his willingness to go above and beyond are trademarks that show through, not only in his films, but also in the development of the FABA actors.
Brook Penca

Great to see FABA is getting the recognition it deserves. Its director and my teacher has been the multi-talented Celik Kayalar. No matter if he is in front or behind the camera, you can always count on Celik to deliver pure amazement, and he blesses his students with the same skills. Luckily, I was fortunate enough to discover FABA on my journey into the world of acting and know quite well the work of its superbly trained student-actors. They are all phenomenal! Keep up the great work all, and I look forward to all FABA and Celik will grace us with, in the future!
Michele Condon

I started my film acting career at FABA. Celik Kayalar is a master at what he does. He is not only a teacher, but is also a director, editor, and actor, which gives him a very unique perspective when watching his students perform their scenes and enables him to provide a very thorough critique of the performance. He has helped me to develop my skills as an actor and I have had the privilege of building a nice network through the school. He makes the classes fun, and caters to each student individually to give them the appropriate training they require so they can advance in the art. I highly recommend FABA to anyone looking to start acting whether for fun or for a career.
Derek Holly Crowe

The classes, casting-opportunities, facilities & technology at FABA are superb! Keeps me driving from Tahoe for more.
Kelly Quinn

"The Best" film acting faculty in the Bay Area!
Don Schwartz

Fabulous Classes & Workshops! Brilliant, very supportive teachers who created a safe environment for me to be a better director.
Taura Musgrove

Fun, daring, creative, and wonderful! I highly recommend FABA for any serious Actor or Director wishing to hone 'the craft'.
Mick McGuinness

Since I started studying at this school, I keep booking the movie-roles! Two thumbs up, way up for FABA!
Katrina Howard-Jovan

Great classes, wonderful teachers & exceptional casting-opprtunities! Acted in 11 short-films and a few features since I started studying at FABA. You will not find these opportunities at any other school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Chris Damm

 

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