KEMI AKINBILEJE

! 703-473-0527 kemi.gabriela@nyu.edu

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OBJECTIVE

Motivated student and entrepreneur working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Recorded Music at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, Will ultimately gain hands on experience in the executive and production environment of the music industry.
EDUCATION NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS) CLIVE DAVIS INSTITUTE OF RECORDED MUSIC BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS MAY 2017

Developing entrepreneurial skills as a creative in the music industry by taking courses in business, production, music theory and audio engineering.
SOUTH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL RESTON, VA JUNE 2013

Leader in theatre department, dance company, dance team and step team. Assisted with production and choreography for each. Received Advanced High School diploma in June 2013. Awarded the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in July 2013.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING LOPEZ STUDIOS, RESTON, VA 2012-2013

Vocal Training with Victor Lopez and Heather Kanavolov.

SECRETARY FOR HONORARY INTERNATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY AT SOUTH LAKES HIGH SCHOOL 2012-2013

Leader for the schools theater honor society. Helped plan and fundraise artistic events. Prominent leader for the Theatre department.
CITY AT PEACE, WASHINGTON, DC 2010-2011

Participant in youth development program that used the performing arts to promote cross cultural understanding and nonviolent conflict resolution. Coached by Sandra Holloway and Shae Washington.
INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA SUMMERS OF 2008-2010 COMMUNITY/CAMPUS/SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Student of Intro to Videography, Acting for film, Creative writing, and HipHop & Jazz Dance. Leader in Youth Choir/Ministry and Independent Songwriter and Performer at Heritage Fellowship Church 2007-2013 Writer and Producer of over 70 Songs Independently before the age of 16 Copyright Holder for Music and Lyric Composition in the mixtape Defy(ne) Normal 2011 Lead Actress in School Musical, Once On This Island Performer in Edinburgh, Scotland for the Annual Fringe Festival Recording Artist at PTones Records, Washington D.C. - Recording Arts Program 2012 Performer for a Juneteenth Celebration at the Library of Congress Actress as a Shark in School Musical, West Side Story Secretary for International Thespian Society 2012-2013 President of 2017 Class Activities Board, New York University 2013

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SPECIAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Apple Keynote, Pages, Numbers, Reason, Logic, and ProTools Training in: Voice, Dancing and Acting/Drama Music Production, Mixing, Engineering Songwriting, Musical Composition Short Stories, Poetry, and Novel Writing Hobbies: Playing Guitar, Piano, & Violin

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