Leilani Fenick

Adjunct Faculty at Virginia Commonwealth University

Greater Richmond Region

About

I am a professional pianist, vocal coach, and music director in the Richmond, VA area. I have an extensive background in both classical and musical theatre repertoire. My work has been critically acclaimed by several notable news agencies in Richmond and has won an award for Best Musical Direction for my work on RENT with the Firehouse Theatre. I have traveled and performed in China, Italy, Mexico, and throughout the United States with professional singers. I currently teach at VCU, and perform with students at CNU as well as having an active studio and performance schedule.

Experience

  • Music Director at QUILL THEATRE
    Aug 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    Music Director and Pianist for Gutenberg! The Musical!

  • Customer Service Representative at Walgreens
    Jul 2018 - Present · 8 yrs

    Cashier

  • Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, Virginia)
    • Adjunct Faculty
      Aug 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

      Group piano instructor for music majors for all levels.

    • Music Director
      2004 - Dec 2017 · 14 yrs

      Music Director for TheatreVCU's Senior Showcase. Performed in Richmond, Washington DC, Chicago, and New York City (2004-2013) Pianist and Vocal Coach for the Musical Theatre Class (THEA 311) (2004-2008) Pianist/Music Director for Summer High School Musical Theatre Workshop (2005-2008) Lead Pianist/Conductor for production of ‘The Civil War’ (2005) Keyboardist for ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ (2006) Music Director for the following shows: ‘Chicago’, ‘Ain't Misbehavin'’, ‘The Who's TOMMY’, ‘Grease’, ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’, ‘Avenue Q’, ‘Hairspray’, ‘The Addams Family’, and ‘Legally Blonde’.

  • Vocal Coach and Piano Instructor at Leilani Fenick: Private Studio
    Sep 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 10 mos

    I teach private coaching lessons to singers (both musical theatre and opera) from beginners through professionals. I also teach music lessons involving theory, sight singing, ear training, foreign language diction (Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Latin).

  • Pianist/Vocal Coach at Christopher Newport University
    2006 - Present · 20 yrs 6 mos

    Contract Worker Pianist and vocal coach for vocal lessons, rehearsals, Opera Class, studio master classes, and recitals. Pianist & Music Director for '09 opera production of 'Gianni Schicchi'.