Kelsey Magaña Levintow holds a BA in Performing Arts & Social Justice from the University of San Francisco as well as a Masters in Teaching. In 2022, Kelsey performed Carmina Burana with the Marin Symphony Chorus. She also has been working on solo repertoire which she showcased in a 2021 winter concert, Sombra de mi Pensamiento. Kelsey co-produced a short film entitled Unmute, Engage, Inspire: Arts Education in Quarantine in Collaboration with USF and other local artists. She provided virtual contributions to Novato Theater Company’s Celebrate Love and fundraising events for The Playhouse in San Anselmo. Her favorite roles include Maggie in A Chorus Line, Sally in A Christmas Carol, Adelaide (understudy) in Guys & Dolls, Babe Williams in The Pajama Game, and Marian Paroo in The Music Man with Stapleton School of the Arts and Marin Musical Theater Company.

Kelsey has extensive experience in artist activism and has taught music and improv workshops at St. Vincent dePaul Wellness Center and San Bruno County Jail number 5. These experiences also are documented in the short films, What Went Well and Pace Documentary. Her dedication to arts education has influenced her role as Arts Coordinator for Redding Elementary School where she also teaches First Grade. As Arts Coordinator, Kelsey works with non-profit organizations as well as local artists from San Francisco Symphony and SF Ballet to bring arts programming to her school.

With a background in theater tech and production, Kelsey commits herself to projects as a performer and excellent company member. Her leadership includes two years serving elected positions with the International Thespian Society (2009-2011) and three years on the College Players Executive Board (2012-2015). During this time she produced, event managed, archived and costumed shows such as The Vagina Monologues, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Spring Awakening, RENT, Doubt, Spike Heels, and 12 Angry Men. She has written, directed, and produced USF’s annual Play-in-a-Day. She lead University of San Francisco’s College Players’ 150th anniversary alumni celebration and directed The Little Shop of Horrors during this momentous season. Kelsey continues to support local theater companies and often volunteers her time.

When living in Sacramento, Kelsey worked as a front of house host at Wells Fargo Pavilion- Broadway Sacramento’s Music Circus. Her warmth and consideration for patrons and people with disabilities was mirrored in her work singing at nursing homes with a self-directed choral group, Songs for Smiles.

With over twenty years of choral and vocal experience, Kelsey’s primary focus is singing. She looks forward to continuing voice lessons with her teacher, Rachel Rothman.