Raisa Akhtar

Biography

A senior student at Berklee College of Music, specializing in Contemporary Writing and Production/Music Business. With a unique heritage – hailing from Indonesia, Pakistan, and Japan – her multicultural upbringing ignited a passion for musical theater, nurtured by experiences at Japan’s renowned Shiki theaters. Professionally, she has an experience in songwriting for Japanese artists, and is the visionary founder of Berklee Japanese Ensemble, where she leads music direction, arrangement, and orchestration. Over the past two years, she has dedicated herself to mastering theatre writing and conducting. She is currently part of “Heart of Rock n’ Roll” as a music department assistant intern, and is excited for her transition into the professional arena upon graduation this May 2024.