Jennifer Hedstrom

Biography

Jennifer Hedstrom is a piano-centered singer-songwriter based in Madison, WI. During her career as a songwriter, she has released two full length solo albums: Prairie (2018) and Bodies of Water (2011).

Jennifer holds a B.M. in Piano Performance from Illinois State University and an M.M. in Collaborative Piano from University of Wisconsin - Madison. She moved to Madison, WI in 2010 to pursue her graduate degree and has been based out of Madison ever since.

Jennifer has participated in collaborative songwriting projects ranging from a song for a loved one’s 100th birthday celebration, to traditional musical theater pieces. Locally, she has served as a songwriter for the following arts organizations: Whoopensocker, Music Theatre of Madison, Puppet Laurieate, and Overture Center’s Lullaby Project.

Jennifer Hedstrom is the co-creator of the original musical, "Ten Days in a Madhouse" which was commissioned by Music Theatre of Madison and co-written with Karen Saari. The world premiere is taking place in August 2022.