MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Violette Kay is a sound designer, composer and multidisciplinary performer who studied acting at John Abbott College and violin performance at the Conservatoire de musique de Gatineau. Past projects include Adoration (Tantalus/Studio Porte Bleue), A Joy that’s Mine Alone (Art Apart, National Theatre School of Canada), From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea (Geordie Theatre – META winner for Outstanding Emerging Artist – Production), Therapy was a Mistake (Penina Productions) and Counter Offence (Teesri Duniya Theatre).

As Associate Producer at Geordie Theatre and member of Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture’s board of directors, Violette is passionate about creating artistic opportunities for young people, and building accessible and anti-ableist work environments whether it be onstage, behind the scenes, or behind an office desk.