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Makayla Lysiak
Subscribers 612K
Videos 222
Views 52.6M

Channels Like Makayla Lysiak

Makayla Lysiak covers acting, audition tips, and behind-the-scenes life of an aspiring actor, using a mix of tutorials, life vlogs, and career guidance. Content touches on how to become an actor, acting auditions, on-set life, and career-building strategies, with new videos weekly (noted as Sundays at 10AM PST) and an average performance around 122.5K views per video.

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#1
USC School of Cinematic Arts

83% relevance

Subscribers 9.9K
Videos 436
Views 1.6M
Appearances 5
SERP 100%
Similarity 72%
USC film school

Both target aspiring film students and creators, with high search overlap on queries like "USC film school" and similar content about film education, though the content style is more institution-focused versus Makayla's creator-driven approach (83% search similarity, 72% content similarity).

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#2

80% relevance

Subscribers 44.2M
Videos 255K
Views 8.8B
Appearances 9
SERP 97%
Similarity 69%
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Shares audience interest in storytelling and performance with searches like graduation anxiety and audience engagement ideas, reflecting a similar thematic space, while TEDx Talks offers conference-style content rather than personal college-life creator vlogs (97% search similarity, 69% content similarity).

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Subscribers 227K
Videos 507
Views 28.9M
Appearances 5
SERP 65%
Similarity 83%
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Both cater to a college-age audience with college lifestyle vlogs and student life topics, aligning on searches for college vlogs though Makayla’s content is more creator/film-focused while Zhao centers on student life (65% search similarity, 83% content similarity).

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Subscribers 762K
Videos 417
Views 132.6M
Appearances 3
SERP 77%
Similarity 71%
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Both discuss film school journeys and provide film-school-related tips, aligning on the "USC film school" query and related topics, though Runquist leans more into filmmaking growth videos and Makayla toward college-life and projects (77% search similarity, 71% content similarity).

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Subscribers 240K
Videos 260
Views 120.9M
Appearances 5
SERP 55%
Similarity 86%
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Targets college students with lifestyle vlogs and life-in-college content, mirroring Makayla’s audience via similar searches, but Elise emphasizes daily college life more than Makayla’s film-centric content (55% search similarity, 86% content similarity).

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#6

73% relevance

Subscribers 1.4M
Videos 170
Views 84.3M
Appearances 2
SERP 54%
Similarity 85%
college vlogs student lifestyle vlog

Catches a similar college-vlog audience and student lifestyle niche, aligning on queries about college life while presenting a different creator style, resulting in high content similarity but moderate search overlap (54% search similarity, 85% content similarity).

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Content Landscape

Discovered competitors include TEDx Talks (80% match) and Karsten Runquist (74% match) as well as USC School of Cinematic Arts (83% match) and Charlotte Elise (74% match). Top matches by name and overlap are USC School of Cinematic Arts (83% match) and TEDx Talks (80% match), both aligning with queries around film school journeys, graduation anxiety, and college life. They share overlapping topics such as aspiring actor journeys, film school experiences, and career guidance for entertainment careers. Makayla Lysiak has 612K subscribers, while competitors range from 227K (Helaine Zhao) to 44.2M (TEDx Talks) for broader educational or motivational content, indicating a difference in audience size but similar interest areas in acting education, college life, and industry pathways.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Makayla Lysiak?

USC School of Cinematic Arts — 83% match, 9.9K subscribers; TEDx Talks — 80% match, 44.2M subscribers; Helaine Zhao — 75% match, 227K subscribers. They share a focus on education and entertainment, with content spanning filmmaking, talks, and personal or career insights related to acting and media.

What type of content does Makayla Lysiak make?

Makayla Lysiak creates lifestyle and acting-focused content, including day-in-the-life, travel, and behind-the-scenes vlogs. Recent titles show themes like college life, travel, long-haul travel experiences, and attending major events, with an average around 122.5K views per video and multiple uploads weekly.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Makayla Lysiak?

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