Helen J Shen
Biography
Helen Shen is a junior at The University of Michigan pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Musical Theatre Composition. She started playing the classical piano at age 5 and found a passion for Musical Theatre soon after. Helen has a great passion for performing, but is also thrilled to explore the world of composition. The dream is to create work that amplifies voices and stories that haven't yet been heard in the mainstream theatre scene.
Professional Experience
- Education
Regions
- Chicago/Midwest
Maestra Expertise
- Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
- Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
- Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
- Music Assistant
- Songwriter
- Singer/Songwriter
- Instrumentalist/Pit Musician
- Audition Pianist
- Class/Voice Lesson/Rehearsal Pianist
- Rehearsal Pianist
Primary Instruments
- Piano
- Voice
Software
- GarageBand
- MainStage
- Sibelius
Current Student?
- Yes
Person of Color?
- Yes