Kaelan attended Northwestern University , and after graduating went on to study at The Second City Conservatory, the British American Drama Academy, and Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Classical Training Program. He has performed in many renowned theaters including Writers' Theatre, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Chicago Dramatists, Adventure Stage Chicago, 16th Street, Redtwist Theatre, American Blues Theater, and many others. He has appeared in several independent feature films shot in Chicago - and was selected as actor of the year by Sheridan Road Magazine in 2013.
