EmmaLee Kidwell

EmmaLee Kidwell was raised in Louisville, Kentucky and now resides in New York City. She is a multi-hyphenate storyteller with a career in performance, writing, directing, and choreography. EmmaLee is the Managing Director for the non-profit theatre company Live & In Color and is a co-founder of Butterfly Effect Productions LLC - a theatre production company founded with Maria Isabella Andreoli. They have performed off-Broadway and toured the country in Baby Shark Live! EmmaLee’s theatrical works have been performed at the SheNYC Festival, Days of The Dead Festival, and the Triad Theatre. She won “Best Song” at the 48 Hour Film Project for their song “Ranger Danger" and is a 2024 recipient of the Lucille and Jack Yellen Award. They are also the creator and frontman of their band, EmmaLee & The Dream, whose music can be found on all streaming platforms. EmmaLee is a member of Maestra Music, ASCAP, and a member of the Musical Theatre Factory Makers Cohort III.