
Janetta Sherrell Hearne
She/Her
Janetta Sherrell Hearne
She/Her
Biography
Netta Sherrell, is a Multi-instrumentalist, Educator & Mentor, born and raised on the south side of Chicago. She has extensive knowledge in venue operations and event management and has worked for companies such as Disney, Broadway in Chicago and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. While building a foundation in arts and entertainment management, she has also continued to pursue her dreams of becoming a full time musician. Netta recently completed the First National Tour with the Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical, “SIX” as the bassist and strives to use her resources and experience to educate youth and young adults on the importance of marketing, networking, music production and music performance.
Netta has been seen on NPR’s Tiny Desk, the hit tv series, EMPIRE, recorded for the Netflix film “Wendell & Wild” directed by Jordan Peele, appeared on WGN’s Daytime Chicago, and recorded several records for multiple artists across the country. You can also catch her Music Directing and playing bass at Citypoint Community Church and with her band “Free Your Dreams.” Netta Sherrell is an endorsed artist with Lakland Basses and Mono.
Professional Experience
- Concerts/Cabaret
- Education
- TV/Film
- Tours
Regions
- Chicago/Midwest
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Hireable as
- Pit Musician (Other)
- Classroom music teacher at an educational institution
- Actor-Musician
My Instruments
- Bass - electric
Affiliations
- THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)
- MAESTRA
Current HS, College, or Grad Student?
- Yes