Jordan is a Philadelphia based performer and native. She began theater at a very young age and has spent the last 6 years training here at Music Theater Philly, among other places such as Broadway Artists Alliance, The Walnut Street Theater, Philadelphia Dance Academy, and with her voice teacher Mary Fishburne. Music Theater Philly has become not only a positive and professional training ground for Jordan, but a second family. You may have seen Jordan onstage at The Walnut Street Theater productions of Moana Jr. (Tamatoa) and Frozen Jr. (Anna) as well as the world premiere production of Boundless (Willa) and Rent (Maureen) here at MTP. Jordan can't wait to work with the next generation of stars to come out of Music Theater Philly!

Leah Cohen is a Philadelphia based performer, director, devisor and teaching artist. She was last seen on stage in an original production titled Recollection at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, which she also helped to direct and produce. She studied Theatre and Dance at Rowan University, where her love for creation and collaboration only grew. She has been teaching with MTP for about a year now, and absolutely loves working with young artists of all ages!

Christopher Desiderio (he/him) is originally from Buffalo, NY, and moved to Philadelphia for college. He earned a BFA from the University of the Arts, working on his craft and gaining a strong foundation in voice and theater.

Recently, he took on the roles of Tommy Ross in Carrie the Musical and Ernst in Spring Awakening at Haddonfield Plays and Players, and SJ Youth Arts. He has also spent two years as a jazz singer at Halloween Nights at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Over the last four years, he has been a passionate theater educator, inspiring students and fostering creativity on stage and in a classroom.

Kenna Donaldson she/her is a Philadelphia-based artist and educator. Originally from Pittsburgh, she trained with Keystone State Music Theater's Conservatory as a performing artist and educational assistant. She has also received acting, dance, and vocal training from Music Theatre Philly! Kenna graduated from Temple University with her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, American Sign Language (ASL), and PreK-6 instructional certification in PA. Kenna believes that education is a powerful force for equity and liberation. She is passionate about student voice, productive struggle, and an uplifting classroom community. Kenna has taught classes at MTP since 2018 and is so excited for everything this next semester holds.

Lucy Flippen (She/her): Lucy Flippen is a choreographer, dancer, and educator. She was born and raised in Ellicott City, Maryland and received her BFA in Dance with an Art Therapy minor at University of the Arts, under the direction of Donna Faye Burchfield. During her formative years, she studied dance at Kinetics Dance Theatre and Wilde Lake High School, under the direction of Christine Estabrook. At UArts, she worked with and danced for Katie Swords Thurman, Kim Bears-Bailey, Shayla-Vie Jenkins, Jung-eun Kim, Lily Mello, and Kali Petrizzo. She has performed in restaged productions of Connect Transfer (Shen Wei Dance Arts) DMan in the Water (Bill T. Jones), and Changing Steps (Merce Cunningham Trust). In 2023, founded her own dance collective “sharedelusion” alongside her partner Magaly Gallagher. The collective debuted with their evening length work “see me to see you” at Philly Pack in March 2024. Lucy has presented work with Philadelphia Fringe Festival via the Cannonball Festival, Koresh Artist Showcase, and Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers Inhale Performance Series. She has had the pleasure to be an artist in residence at both the Maas Building and the CHI Awareness Space. Lucy is so happy to be sharing her love of dance by teaching at MTP.

This Philadelphia native has been practicing and sharing her love of storytelling with audiences for over 20 years! With a Bachelors in Vocal Performance and Masters in Music Education from the University of the Arts, Chelsea prioritizes playful energy, creativity, and musical tomfoolery in all of her classes. She is passionate about empowering learners to find their own voice, both on and off stage, in an environment of kindness, support, and grit. Whether singing, dancing, or spinning a popular children's story, Miss Chelsea's goal is always the same – to spark joy and a lifelong love of learning in all of her students!

Carrie is an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is passionate about music and education. They are Assistant Preschool Teacher at the playschool during the school year. They are also a music instructor at School of Rock, teaching vocals, keys, and bass, and leading group rehearsals. Carrie values positivity and compassion in their teaching, encouraging students to experiment, find their own unique voice, and discover their strengths as musicians and humans. Carrie believes the learning process for becoming an artist should always be fun, stimulating, and inspire confidence. They are excited to be joining the MTP family as a lifelong fan of the theater.

Kimberly is originally from Long Island, Kimberly moved to Philadelphia to attend Temple University where she graduated _magna cum laud_e with a BA in Musical Theater and a minor in Dance. Since graduating she has been consistently performing in the Philadelphia area at theaters such as Walnut Street Theatre, Media Theatre and more! She competed as an Irish Step Dancer for over 12 years and was Nationally ranked. Kimberly is thrilled to be back with Music Theatre Philly and for this opportunity to share her knowledge and passion of theatre, dance and music with fellow staff and students!

Taylor is a Philadelphia-based Actress, Director, Choreographer, Writer and Teaching Artist. She graduated from Alabama State University with a BFA in Theatre in 2018 and moved to Philadelphia to pursue her dreams in the many genres of Art. Since moving to Philadelphia she has balanced both performing and teaching artistry to inspire her students as well as show them that their dreams can be reality. Taylor teaches across the Greater Philadelphia area with many Theatres in the city. But always loves coming to home to share her expertise with Music Theatre Philly Students. This marks Taylor’s 4th year with Music Theatre Philly and she can’t express how grateful she is to work with collaborative individuals like the staff and students at MTP. It is her passion to teach and inspire students through Arts Education, especially in underprivileged communities where Art isn’t always available for students. She is so excited for the many camps this summer and can’t wait to create and inspire some more.

Queade Norah she/her is a vocalist with a passion for music, education, and mental health wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Marketing and Music Business/Management from Berklee College of Music, as well as a Master of Arts in Global Entertainment and Music Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Berklee College of Music - Valencia, Spain Campus. Upon returning from Spain, she began auditioning and performing in various projects in New York City while also teaching voice lessons to young performers. In addition to her work locally, Queade is an Adjunct Professor at Howard University where she works as a private voice teacher to Music Therapy and Theatre Arts Majors. When she’s not performing, Queade likes scrapbooking, traveling, spending time with family, and reading.

Dana Orange is a local theatre and dance artist in Philadelphia. Dana has appeared on stages all around the Greater Philadelphia area, including Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Lantern Theatre Company, Media Theatre, Eagle Theatre, and more. He also teaches theatre and dance classes at many schools and companies in the area as well. Currently, Dana can be seen on stage at the Walnut Street Theatre in their production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, where he stars as Sebastian the Crab. Dana believes in the importance of Arts Education and strives to make theatre more accessible, especially in underprivileged communities.

Darby is an award winning vocalist and theatre artist. She’s received praises from Broadway teaching legacies, such as Joan Lader and Mike Ruckles. She has performed across the country, most notably at the Walnut Street Theatre, right around the corner, in Philadelphia. Darby obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Rowan University, where she focused on Musical Theatre Performance. While in school, she began her career as a children’s teaching artist, specializing in teaching voice, music, and theatre to Pre-K through fourth grade students. When she isn’t teaching or in a show, Darby works as a professional “princess party” performer for children!

Lexi has a Master of Art in Theatre from Villanova University (2017). She completed her undergraduate degree at University of the Arts with a Bachelor of Music and a Minor in Musical Theatre (2014). She has been teaching voice lessons in the greater Philadelphia area since 2014. Lexi has been seen in productions in the greater Philadelphia area in such roles as “Mama Morton” (Chicago), “Case Study 11” (Siren Songs), and “Marmee” (Little Women). Lexi is a music director as well and has worked on a multitude of musicals. Her favorites include: Cinderella, High School Musical, Jr, Tuck Everlasting, and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Lexi is a ballet, tap, and jazz trained dancer who began dancing at the age of 2! She also is a content creator known by the username “thefatingenue.” She has accumulated over 40,000 followers across the social media platforms with videos surpassing 100k views!