Hi, I'm Kanysha.
Singer. Songwriter. Actress. Performer. Dreamer.
Welcome to my world! I'm KANYSHA, a multi-genre singer, songwriter, actress, performer and lover of strawberries!
As a Washington D.C. Native, I've studied music at The Duke Ellington School of the Arts, The Washington National Opera Institute, The New Washingtonians Jazz Institute, The San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and George Mason University. I suppose that's my long-winded way of saying, I love music, and I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.
My journey has taken me all over the world, and I've had the honor of performing at some of the country’s most famous venues such as New York City’s Carnegie Hall and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC. These days, you can find me at the theatre, in the recording studio, or at Strathmore, where I'm currently participating in their Artist In Residence Program!
As an artist, I'm committed to uplifting and resonating with audiences and celebrating the resilience, beauty, messiness and strengths that come with being alive. Dynamic story-telling, quirkiness, emotion and musicality are the tools I wield to shine a spotlight on the experiences that shape our shared humanity.
Thanks for stopping by, for reading this far, and for sharing space with me.
I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE ALIVE! ❤️🍓
News
Kanysha releases new single, "Hands On Me"
DUO TurnUpDeante & Kanysha release 2nd single from their upcoming "Thunderbird" EP.
A stunning R&B follow up to their hit single, "Cornbread", "Hands On Me" is a sultry, seductive soundscape that you won't want to miss! The song is available on all digital streaming platforms and can be found here:
Kanysha - Live @ Strathmore
Join Kanysha for her june residency at the strathmore mansion in bethesda maryland!
On June 10th, 17th and 24th at The Strathmore Mansion, Kanysha will be performing music from ‘Strawberry Sessions’ live for the very first time! Audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look into her creative process, music and lyrical inspirations, and the joy that fuels it all! Please join Kanysha as she celebrates this occasion and kicks off Black Music Month with a bang! Tickets are available here: AIR: Kanysha
New music!
Check out “Cornbread” by TurnUpDeante and Kanysha, streaming everywhere on all digital platforms!
Shows
Check out my upcoming theatrical performances, concerts, and more!