An autistic actress starring in a new musical says she is proud to represent the autism community and educate others on the disability. Katie Cailean was diagnosed with autism as a teenager and says she is drawing on her own lived experience to bring authenticity to the role. Katie is making her professional theatre debut in the musical Indigo at the Curve Theatre in Leicester.
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