Kerry Sheehan

General Manager / Producer

Kerry is a long time Chicago arts professional who joined Teatro ZinZanni in April 2022. Kerry has recently produced several events for Kalapriya Center for Indian and Performing Arts as well as the inaugural year of the World Comedy Expo. Prior to 2022 Kerry served on the programming team of the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special events where she worked on several legacy festivals like Taste of Chicago, Blues/Jazz/House/Gospel Fests . She also served as the Chief People Officer and President of Training Centers for the world renowned Second City comedy theatre and spent over a decade as the Education Director for the Old Town School of Folk Music.

Kerry holds a degree in music, and has performed and recorded professionally as a keyboard/piano player with several local bands. Kerry is thrilled to be a part of the wild, wonderful, world of Teatro ZinZanni, and is honored to work in the midst of some of the most brilliant and unique performers from all around the globe.