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Nandini Shankar

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