Camila Mennitte Pereyra

Biography

Camila, a talented drummer from Córdoba, Argentina, has been an influential presence in Chicago’s music scene since 2020.

Her performance credits include The SIX Boleyn National Tour 2024-2025, Beehive at the Marriott Theater in Lincolnshire, IL, Motherfreakinghood at the Venus Cabaret, and Passing Strange at Porchlight Theater. As a versatile performer, she has also served as a sub in various theaters in Chicago for shows such as Jersey Boys at the Mercury Theater, as well as Anything Goes, Spring Awakening, and Cabaret at Porchlight Theater, and Girlfriend at PrideArts Theater. Camila has worked under the outstanding music supervision and direction of Roberta Duchak, Ryan Nelson, Linda Madonia, Justin Kono, and Jeremy Ramey.

In addition to her musical theater involvement, Camila is an active performer in the Chicago jazz scene. Some of her highlighted performances include her debut at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival and leading her band opening for Ben Wendell at the Fox Jazz Fest in 2023. She has graced the stage leading her projects at renowned jazz venues such as The Jazz Showcase, Constellation, and Fulton Street Collective. Camila’s dedication to jazz was recognized with the Jazz Institute of Chicago’s Jazz Links Fellowship for the 2020-2021 period.

In the 2023-2024 season, Camila was selected as a Maestra mentee, where she had the opportunity to work closely with Rosa Avila and Andra Velis Simon, further expanding her musical expertise.

Camila’s academic accomplishments include a full scholarship for her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a full-time Teaching Assistantship for her graduate studies at Indiana University.

Through her diverse experiences and achievements, Camila continues to make a significant impact in both the theater and jazz communities, bringing her unique talent and passion to every endeavor.