Tyler McKenzie (performer, director, choreographer, and educator) was last seen in Hamilton. He is a Long Island native with a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Carolina University, where he studied with three-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann, former WCU Phillips Distinguished Professor of Musical Theatre, and Charlotte d’Amboise, Mann’s wife and a two-time Tony nominee.He has since performed regionally and in the Broadway & National Tour productions of Mamma Mia, Matilda, and Hamilton. In 2019, Tyler received the Western Carolina University Young Alumni Award celebrating his attaining a level of distinction in his chosen field of work, demonstrating a commitment to the service of others, and showing potential for future leadership/distinction. He also recently received honorary acknowledgement and membership from the National Society of Leadership and Success. Tyler has a major passion for education and has worked with young artists all over the country and online.
In episode 85, NYC-based actress and host Maggie Bera chats with Tyler about auditioning for college, training with Terrence Mann and Charlotte d’Amboise, touring the world with Mamma Mia, how he made his Broadway debut, his audition process for Hamilton, living in NYC, survival jobs, Equity contracts, saving money, working on cruise ships, and the importance of an actor's online presence.
Website: http://www.tylermckenzie.net
Studio: https://www.tmcreativestudio.com
Instagram: @tylrmckenzie
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