Kanisha Kellum
Biography
St. Louis-based performer, music director, and instructor. Went to Southeast MO State University and obtained a BFA in Musical Theatre Performance.
Currently work as an Education Assistant and Teaching Artist with STAGES Performing Arts Academy in St. Louis, MO. Also a private voice teacher to 7 students at Fly North Studios.
Current project: MD for Godspell (2012) with Take Two Productions.
Upcoming projects: MD for Footloose: Youth Edition with SPAA Outreach Program; Directorial debut for Dreamland with SPAA Summer Season
Past projects (MD): Big the Musical TYA; Annie Jr.; Peter Pan Jr.; The Lightning Thief; The Wiz, Jr.; Willy Wonka, Jr.; Newsies, Jr.; Beauty and the Beast, Jr.; 9 to 5 (AMD); Shrek the Musical (AMD); Jesus Christ Superstar (AMD/Keys 3)
Professional Experience
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- Education
Regions
- Chicago/Midwest
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Maestra Expertise
- Music Director/Conductor (Pianist)
- Music Director/Conductor (Baton)
- Vocal Director and/or Choral Prep
- Music Assistant
- Instrumentalist/Pit Musician
- Class/Voice Lesson/Rehearsal Pianist
- Rehearsal Pianist
- Voice Teacher (Private Studio)
Primary Instruments
- Piano
- Synthesizer
- Voice
Additional Instruments
- Marimba
- Percussion
- Percussion (African)
- Saxophone
- Saxophone (Baritone)
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Software
- Finale
- GarageBand
- MainStage
- Sibelius
Additional Skills
- Theatrical Director
- Singer/Performer
- Arts Administration
Affiliations
- MUSE
Person of Color?
- Yes