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Kennedy McAlister

Kennedy McAlister

She/Her

Biography

Kennedy McAlister is a Philadelphia-based musician, performer, and educator. She earned her Masters of Music in conducting from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA in 2020. Since then, she has worked mostly in the greater Philadelphia area at theaters such as: The Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre Co., Media Theatre, and more. She also works as an adjunct professor at the University of the Arts Ira Brind Theater School. When not making music, Kennedy loves crafting and gardening and generally being wherever the sunshine is.

Professional Experience

  • Regional
  • Concerts/Cabaret
  • Education
  • Community Theatre
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Regions

  • Boston/New England
  • Philadelphia/Mid-Atlantic

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
  • Music Contractor/Coordinator
  • Classroom Music Teacher
  • Voice Teacher (Private Studio)
  • Voice Teacher (Educational Institution)

Primary Instruments

  • Piano
  • Voice

Additional Instruments

  • Accordion
  • French Horn
  • Guitar - acoustic
  • Saxophone
  • Synth - keyboards
  • Ukulele
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylophone

Software

  • Finale
  • GarageBand
  • MainStage
  • QLab

Additional Skills

  • Theatrical Director
  • Actor-Musician
  • Singer/Performer
  • Arts Administration

Person of Color?

  • Yes