Kyle Anthony Cortés, M.M. (He/Him), is an Afro-Latino multi-disciplinary artist and educator primarily working as a sound designer-composer for the stage, music director for devised/improvised works, and singing teacher. Formally trained in voice performance and musical composition, he's most excited by collaborations with theatre companies and galleries on new works that explore identity, personal transformation, and storytelling through immersive sound design and songwriting.
Based in Chicago, IL, his recent credits include collaborations with companies such as The Goodman Theatre (Fat Ham, Assistant Sound Design & Musical Theatre Intensive, Lead Music Director), The Second City Theatre (Bob Curry and Victor Wong Fellowship, Music Direction), El Vivero & A Red Orchid Theatre (Abuela's Follies, Sound Design and Music ), Visión Latino Theatre Co. (Las Borinqueñas, Sound Design), Filament Theatre (Farewell Opportunity, Sound Design), Definition Theatre (Judy's Life's Work, Co-Sound Design), and more.
Passionate about educating historically underserved communities, he is a resident teaching artist for the music and theatre conservatories at Chicago Arts High School (ChiArts) (Humboldt Park), where he helps students find their voice and apply to higher education programs.
