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Rocking the multi-hyphenate life - actor, director, musician, educator - the best way I can!
WELCOME! I'M KENNEY GREEN-TILFORD'
Originally from Fresno, California, I’ve called New York City home for over 20 years. From 2018 to 2022, I had the privilege of serving as the Producing Artistic Director of The Depot Theatre in the beautiful Adirondacks, where I focused on expanding gender and racial diversity in modern theatre.
My journey began onstage—performing across national and international tours, regional theaters, festivals, and concerts. Over time, I expanded into directing and choreography, leading numerous regional productions across the U.S. That path eventually brought me full circle, back to my roots in education, as a proud faculty member at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA).
I’m a member of SDC, SAG-AFTRA, and AEA, and I currently live in Harlem with my husband, composer and musician Adam Tilford.
Current & upcoming productions
After nearly 20 years, I am absolutely thrilled to be returning to the beautiful and historic Palace Theatre in Manchester, New Hampshire!
The last time I performed on the Palace stage, I was playing Victor in Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller. Now, almost two decades later, I’m trading my dancing shoes for the podium, dusting off the baton, and returning to the Palace as Conductor/Musical Director for SISTER ACT!
SISTER ACT
The Palace Theatre | Manchester, NH
September 11 – October 4, 2026
Come REJOICE with us!
For tickets, performance dates, showtimes, and more information:
SISTER ACT at The Palace Theatre
This winter, I am absolutely thrilled to be heading back to Florida and making my debut at the Maltz Jupiter Theatrewith a show that holds a very special place in my heart—AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’: The Fats Waller Musical Show!
I’m especially excited to be teaming up once again with my longtime friend and colleague, Producing Artistic Director Andrew Kato, and to have the opportunity to explore this extraordinary piece alongside Director/Choreographer and Broadway veteran Ariel Reid.
Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of those rare shows I’ve had the privilege of returning to throughout my career, and each time it reveals something new—the music, the history, the humor, the humanity, and, of course, the incomparable world of Fats Waller.
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
Maltz Jupiter Theatre | Jupiter, Florida
December 1–13, 2026
Click here for more information, including exclusive ON STAGE packages!
I am incredibly proud and honored to serve on the Board of Directors of Pride Bands Alliance
In addition to my work on the Board, I have had the privilege of serving on the Uniform Design Team—helping shape not only how we arrive in Pasadena, but how we will proudly represent our community when we step onto Colorado Boulevard.
On January 1, 2027, Pride Bands Alliance will make history as the first LGBTQIA+ band to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade since the parade’s inception.
Click here to go to the exclusive Pasadena Tournament of Roses page where you go learn more about Roses and Pride Bands Alliance to see how you can support.
Pasadena, California | January 1, 2027
History is about to march down Colorado Boulevard—and I could not be prouder to be a small part of making it happen.
For more information on the history of the Rose Parade or to purchase tickets to experience this historic moment in person, CLICK HERE!
In 2026, Kenney is thrilled to be returning to the Stackner Stage at MILWAUKEE REP in their production of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' serving as not only the Musical Director, but also reprising his role of "KEN" from the Rep's 2014 production of AIN'T. The show will be directed by E. FAYE BUTLER and will run March 6th - April 26th. For more information on the show or any show in the Rep's amazing 2025/2026 Season, please give a click on the link provided above.
EVeRYBODY'S TALKIN' ABOUT KENNEY
"What has impressed me... throughout all of the work we have done is the focus Kenney always places on the story the play presents. He listens carefully to what I believe a scene is trying to display and sets his goals in pursuit of that vision. He is not afraid to disagree, but he never makes light of the primary responsibility of the show to tell a story."
"[Kenney's] enthusiasm and dedication to the performing arts is contagious, and he carries with him such tremendous knowledge on all aspects of theater. Whether on-stage or off, from leading production teams to envisioning what 'could be' I would highly recommend him"
“Kenney is a great collaborator a passionate musical director - and a truthful and inventive actor.”
ElliOT WASSERMAN
Artistic Director
New Harmony Theatre
JULiE LUcido
Director/Choregrapher
& Junior Company
Foundation President
STEPHEN NACHAMIE
Director/Choreographer
"In addition to becoming a dear friend, Kenney has proven to be a trusted collaborator. Early, ready to work and about the art is how he shows up on the regular. And it doesn't hurt that he can do some of EVERYTHING (act, sing, dance, play multiple instruments, choreograph, direct, teach, produce, design, and support with serious tech/IT skills). I don't call him my show husband for nothin’!"
TRaCEY CONYER LEE
Artist/"Show Wife"