WELCOME! I'M KENNEY GREEN-TILFORD
Rocking the multi-hyphenate life - actor, director, musician, educator - the best way I can!
Originally from Fresno, California, I’ve called New York City home for more than 20 years—building a life and career in the theatre that has taken me from regional stages to national and international tours, concert halls, classrooms, rehearsal rooms, and artistic leadership.
But it all started onstage.
As an actor, singer, dancer, and musician, I’ve had the extraordinary opportunity to perform across the United States and around the world. Along the way, my career expanded beyond performing into directing, choreography, musical direction, producing, and arts leadership—giving me the chance not only to tell stories, but to help shape the rooms in which those stories are created.
From 2018–2022, I proudly served as Producing Artistic Director of The Depot Theatre in New York’s Adirondacks, where I worked to expand the representation of race, gender, identity, and lived experience both onstage and behind the scenes
That journey eventually brought me full circle to another great passion: the next generation of theatre artists. As a faculty member at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City, I had the privilege of bringing decades of professional experience into the classroom while challenging young artists to understand not only how we make theatre, but why we make it.
And now, after years of directing, teaching, producing, and helping other artists find their moment in the spotlight, I’m stepping back into mine.
This site celebrates where I’ve been, what I’ve created, and—most importantly—what comes next.
I am a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), SAG-AFTRA, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) and proudly call Harlem, New York City home.
Welcome. Take a look around. The next act is just getting started.
Current & upcoming productions
Returning to the palace theatre... New Hampshire!
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
heading south for the winter...
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!
MAKING HISTORY IN PASADENA...
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!
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"