Nandini Shankar
She/Her
Biography
Nandini is a storyteller first, and writer, designer, educator next. She completed her undergraduate B.Des in Creative Education from Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology in Bangalore, India. With a background in environment education and work experience in Non-Profits like Vikalp Sangam, Eureka Foundation (now known as Eureka Child) and Pratham Education Foundation, she is currently focussed on her MA in Writing and Design for Musical Theatre at Berklee NYC, writing book and lyrics for an original musical, Driftwoods along with friend and collaborator, Rowan Blackwood.
Professional Experience
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
Regions
- NYC/Tri-State Area
- Other Countries
Maestra Expertise
- Theatrical Composer (Music and Lyrics)
- Theatrical Lyricist
- Theatrical Bookwriter
- Songwriter
- Singer/Songwriter
Primary Instruments
- Piano
- Ukulele
Software
- Finale
- GarageBand
- Logic
Additional Skills
- Playwright
Affiliations
- THE DRAMATISTS GUILD
Current Student?
- Graduate School
Person of Color?
- Yes