Kiera Matthews

Voice

Kiera Matthews is a multi-hyphenate artist in performance, teaching, and directing. She has performed in Santa’s Little Helpers (The Manship Theatre, The Grand 1894 Opera House); Nietzsche, Alice in Wonderland (Off-Broadway); and several concert engagements at 54 Below and The Green Room 42.

Her teaching credits include a robust private studio, The Harmony Program, New York University, Imagine Works Youth Theatre, First Stage Theatre Academy, Sunset Playhouse, and more. Directing credits: [lab]: “Sparks” (Off-Brand Opera); Addams Family Jr., Mean Girls Jr. (Imagine Works); 54 Sings Off-Broadway Musicals (54 Below); Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians (First Stage), and more.

Website: www.kieramatthews.com

“I think that every person can sing. I believe that it is essential to create an educational environment that is student-oriented, respectful of diversity, and supportive of student achievement - no matter how great or small. I truly enjoy working with young artists and getting them inspired to perform, express themselves, as well as see them build community in the rehearsal space. Music is uniquely interdisciplinary with benefits extending to other subjects like math, reading comprehension, science, and social studies. I also believe that a strong music program can establish skills such as teamwork, creativity, empathy, and discipline. All of these skills are essential to preparing students for success, but more importantly, a good music program will create lifelong learners.”