Kiki Lipsett
Musician. Educator. Performer.
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Kiki also creates original shows. She is known in the Bay Area for writing, directing, producing, and performing in "The Shushan Queens: A Purim Musical!," an annual, politically satirical, feminist, musical comedy all in rhyme. She and her cast have performed to sold out Bay Area audiences each year for the past 6 years. While on a fellowship in Israel/Palestine, she created and performed an original one-woman show called "The Land is Shaking," exploring the relationship between land and identity.
Kiki is also a creative director and musical content creator. She works with individuals, organizations, and companies to create videos like this, and original or parody songs for events, marketing, or just for fun. ​​​​
Kiki is a musician, singer, performer, educator, and Jewish ritual/service leader. She is a professionally trained vocalist, pianist, and guitar player and has a background in musical theater performance. She is also involved in musical projects for community-building and for individuals who are ill or grieving.
Kiki's work has included:
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music & performance program leadership for Larkin Street youth in San Francisco (check out one of the youth performances here!)
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the creation an arts partnership between Larkin Street & BroadwaySF
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musical workshops at grief retreats
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piano accompaniment in Jaffa's Arab-Jewish girls choir
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bedside music at Children's Hospital Oakland
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songwriting sessions for people recovering from brain injuries at the Center for Neuro Skills
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musical service leadership in Shabbat & High Holiday services in various Bay Area Jewish communities and in San Quentin prison. ​
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