ABOUT KATE TODD |
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Kate Todd has been a working artist in the entertainment industry for over 17 years. Her extensive resume and wide range of abilities have landed her roles on award winning TV shows throughout her vibrant career. Never one to be put into a box, Kate has played a vast scope of character types. Kate has landed lead roles in several hit TV shows including but not limited to: ‘Radio Free Roscoe,’ ‘Life With Derek’ and ‘My Babysitters A Vampire’. She has worked alongside names such as Ellen Page in the dramatic film ‘The Tracy Fragments’ directed by Bruce McDonald and Ving Rhames in ‘Saving God.’ Her voice acting talent has scored her credits on the hit show “Family Guy” and the popular video game franchise “Assassin’s Creed: Unity.” Kate has enjoyed many guest appearances on television, including Real Access alongside Brittany Spears, Jessica Simpson and Hillary Duff, The Vicki Gabereau Show, E-Talk Daily, and segments on Star TV, Breakfast Television, MTV Canada, Much Music, M3, and Sun TV. She has been interviewed by most major newspapers and media outlets throughout North American, and featured in fan magazines as on popular internet fanzines. She was also a featured columnist for The Magazine where she wrote a music column called ‘Sound Check.’
Kate Todd has been a working artist in the entertainment industry for over 17 years. Her extensive resume and wide range of abilities have landed her roles on award winning TV shows throughout her vibrant career. Never one to be put into a box, Kate has played a vast scope of character types. Kate has landed lead roles in several hit TV shows including but not limited to: ‘Radio Free Roscoe,’ ‘Life With Derek’ and ‘My Babysitters A Vampire’. She has worked alongside names such as Ellen Page in the dramatic film ‘The Tracy Fragments’ directed by Bruce McDonald and Ving Rhames in ‘Saving God.’ Her voice acting talent has scored her credits on the hit show “Family Guy” and the popular video game franchise “Assassin’s Creed: Unity.” Kate has enjoyed many guest appearances on television, including Real Access alongside Brittany Spears, Jessica Simpson and Hillary Duff, The Vicki Gabereau Show, E-Talk Daily, and segments on Star TV, Breakfast Television, MTV Canada, Much Music, M3, and Sun TV. She has been interviewed by most major newspapers and media outlets throughout North American, and featured in fan magazines as on popular internet fanzines. She was also a featured columnist for The Magazine where she wrote a music column called ‘Sound Check.’
Kate's intimate & heartfelt vocal style, accompanied by her collection of down to earth & inspirational music, offer up an authentic introspective of song and celebration.
While on set throughout her young teens portraying the singer/songwriter ‘Shady Lane/Lily,’ Kate went on to learn guitar and how to write songs. Coming back from living and working in Los Angeles, Kate enrolled at York University studying toward her Bachelor of Music degree while teaching and playing shows with her band on TV and in concert. She has released two albums ‘Finding My Way’ and ‘Anywhere With You’, under eOne Entertainment and her most recent EP ‘One’ through Villa Sound showcased Kate's introspective side of songwriting and allowed her to get back to her alt country rock roots. Kate’s caliber of songwriting has led her to multiple nominations in the Canadian Songwriting Competition and numerous nominations and a 2016 win at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN for 'Versatile Entertainer of The Year' award for her proficiency in both music and acting. Most recently, Kate was honoured to be chosen to open for the legendary singer/songwriter Ron Sexsmith at the Historic Gayety Theatre in Collingwood, ON, Canada. In 2018, Kate was honoured with a Women's International Acheivers Award for her extensive community service. Over the years, Kate has shared the stage with such well known acts such as Nelly Furtado, The Barenaked Ladies and Great Big Sea and she has co-written songs with the likes of Canadian Country music legend, Patricia Conroy. Additionally, she has played in countless venues in Canada and United States and has been featured and nominated in music festivals such as Canadian Music Week, Indie Week, Tin Pan North and Toronto Independent Music Awards.
As a graduate of the faculty of Fine Arts in the Media, Performance and Design Bachelor of Music at York University, Orff Level 1 training at George Mason University, decades of experience as a professional entertainer and teacher, Kate Todd is well rounded with both education and experience. She brings her love of education, warm demeanor and encouraging personality to the music classroom and private lessons.
Kate first started writing songs during her downtime on the set of the award winning TV show ‘Radio Free Roscoe,’ where she portrayed the lead role of “Shady Lane” singer/songwriter Lily Randall. In 2016 Kate had the great pleasure of being awarded with the ‘Versatile Entertainer of The Year’ award at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN. In 2017 she was recognized as a Modern Country nominee ‘Female Artist of The Year’ and ‘Female Vocalist of The Year’ at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN.
Music has always been a big part of Kate's life from learning how to sing and play piano and eventually picking up the guitar and trumpet as a teenager. She has been fortunate to have had her musical journey allow her to create, record and perform original material, study music at University and teach students of all ages the joy and language of music. Her experiences as a musician, performer and teacher have led Kate to her true calling which is passing down the knowledge and love of music to her students.
Kate has always had a passion for helping youth realize their artistic dreams. After teaching children and adults music privately for over 8 years in both Canada and United States, Kate was hired as Early Childhood Music teacher at Washington Episcopal School and began studying toward her Masters in Music Education: Orff Emphasis at George Mason University in Virginia. This role brought her great joy and gave her more tools and inspiration on how to teach children the theory and practice of music through movement and play based learning. She brings those concepts to the piano, guitar and vocal classroom in her private lessons with great success for a more engaged learning experience for the child.
Kate continues to study and teach early childhood students in her home and virtually through her company, Kate Todd Entertainment. She teaches students of all levels and ages guitar and voice. She also teaches introductory piano. Kate is recognized by students and parents as having the ability to create an engaging and fun environment in her classes to set the foundation for a love and understanding of music. Kate works hard so that every student leaves their sessions feeling successful and inspired. Kate has a loyal following of music and acting students. She also has coached young stars such as Johnny Orlando (Capitol Records). Orlando has over 4 million Instagram followers and is now traveling around the world on sold out tours.
Musical connection is a personal journey that is unique to every individual. As an educator of the arts, Kate believes that it is her responsibility to ensure that every student feels secure in the classroom. A music and performance space is where the student should feel safe to express themselves creatively, take risks and be challenged. As a shy child herself, she knows first hand how intimidating performing in front of others can be. With persistence, practice and performance experience Kate learned to grow from this sensitivity and channel her feelings into performance material.
The right guidance is needed for each student to find their place and their passion for music. After a song has been taught, Kate shares much more than what is in their book or on their page. She works as a personal mentor from her training and experience as a professional musician to bring the knowledge and excitement to the students by sharing with them stage performance techniques, practice strategies and song delivery coaching. Rehearsals often go deeper than simply singing the song. Kate unearth's the meaning of the lyrics and how they can connect to the song for a more impactful performance while still maintaining a strong focus on instrument or vocal technique. Some may view music as something that requires aptitude. It only requires the right attitude. Kate's mission is to help students understand and appreciate music and find ways that they can utilize it as a way to express themselves. She makes it her personal goal to teach students how to practice correctly, most efficiently and in a fun and relatable way so that they reach their goals and artistic dreams.
Kate Todd has been in the entertainment industry for over 17 years. Her extensive experience in the industry includes: film/tv actress, spokesperson, voice-over, host, musician and music licensing. She brings her breadth and wealth of knowledge to the classroom and becomes a personal mentor to her students throughout their artistic journey. She's played characters on hit TV shows such as Lily/Shady Lane on 'Radio Free Roscoe,' ‘Sally’ on ‘Life With Derek,’ ‘Erica’ on ‘My Babysitters A Vampire.’ Her voice work on ‘Assassins Creed: Unity’ franchise and ‘Family Guy’ have been highlights throughout her impressive acting career. In 2016 Kate had the great pleasure of being awarded with the ‘Versatile Entertainer of The Year’ award at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN. In 2017 she was recognized as a Modern Country nominee ‘Female Artist of The Year’ and ‘Female Vocalist of The Year’ at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville, TN.
Having studied and taught under the tutelage of Lewis Baumander in Canada and The Meisner Technique in both Toronto and Los Angeles for many years, Kate was given the distinct honour of bringing her experience and expertise of her craft to students. For 7 years she focused on honing her skills as an acting coach at the prestigious LB Acting studio. Her lifelong passion of helping young people make their goals a reality has created a following for her youth and teen classes. Her mindful approach, with direct and practical direction and a unique ability to customize each exercise for individual students needs has been recognized by students and parents alike. She is committed to taking her students to the next level and has proven it with student bookings in Film/TV, commercials and major talent agencies.
Kate’s students have gone on to book leading roles on TV series and films such as: ‘Odd Squad,’ ‘Everything Sucks!’ ‘Grim Ripper,’ Family Channel’s ‘The Next Step’ and Fresh TV’s ‘Backstage’ just to name a few. Most recently her private coaching landed her client a role on the hit TV crime drama, ‘Suits.’ She has worked closely and coached students successfully into top agent signings and management. She has been a respected and highly requested coach to professional working actors and musicians for over 7 years. Kate has had the privilege and distinct honour of studying and teaching under the tutelage of Lewis Baumander of LB Acting Studios.
Kate brings the joy of the artistic journey to her students. She creates an engaged and inspired environment for the beginning student and provides the chops and mentorship available to the seasoned artist. When studying with Kate, you can expect an open and honest, direct application of technique to ensure an authentic portrayal of whatever character you're given.