Ryan Alexander

Ryan Alexander is an artist and activist whose work spans art song, musical theater, and film. A former special education teacher and college administrator, his creative projects are shaped by a commitment to education and social justice. In 2024, he premiered The Tale of Bea, a multimedia work written by Meg Huskin that honors his grandmother’s life as a Jewish immigrant in a segregated Chicago. He originated the role of Dr. Penrose in the off-Broadway reading of Wesley and has performed with Peabody Opera Theater. Ryan recently launched Project Poetic Justice, a poetry and music program at the DC Jail, resulting in 10 new compositions for voice, piano, and synthesizer. A champion of new music, he performs with the Cerberus and Dualis Ensembles and will participate in the 2025 Source Song Festival. Ryan recently relocated to Chicago and looks forward to joining its vibrant musical community.