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KYLE BRANZEL
KYLE BRANZEL is an in-demand vocal and acting coach, trusted by some of Broadway’s most thrilling performers. Drawing from a variety of experience as director, music director, actor, and pianist, Kyle empowers professional actors in NYC and around the world to develop their artistry holistically and navigate their careers with integrity. His innovative approach to physical acting training and physiological vocal coaching have helped many clients and students book roles in films, TV shows, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, national tours, regional productions, and cruise ships. Current teaching appointments: Musical Theatre Professor at New York Film Academy, Musical Theatre and Movement Instructor at Jen Waldman Studio, Guest Lecturer of Musical Theatre at Western Illinois University. Member: Actors’ Equity Association. BFA: Roosevelt University.
ELIJAH CALDWELL
ELIJAH CALDWELL is an OBIE Award Winner and was the Standby in A Strange Loop at Playwrights Horizon. Elijah began his journey to being the artist he is at 5 years old when he began training piano classically. He continued his journey attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill receiving his Bachelors of Music with a Focus in Piano Performance, with the addition of voice. Post graduation, Elijah moved directly to New York City to attend the prestigious New York University Steinhardt School where he received his Masters degree and began pursuing his acting career. Elijah has had the pleasure of making a name for himself in New York City. He made his Off-Broadway debut at Town Hall as one of Broadway’s Rising Stars. Elijah has been seen Off-Broadway numerous times, the Cutting Room, 54 Below, and Birdland Jazz Club, just to name a few. Elijah was the Assistant Music Director on the Broadway-bound Devil Wears Prada. Elijah also toured with a Beatles tribute band as "the fifth Beatle!" Elijah is currently a Professor at Marymount Manhattan College and Hunter College.