ABOUT ME

Multidisciplinary
​Artist & Producer

CONNI MCKENZIE, a Bay Area-based producer, is a multidisciplinary artist with a primary focus in dance theater, video production, mixed-media, and photography. She released her first film, “Set Me Free,” in 2021. The dance film was featured in the San Francisco Dance Film Festival and other festivals globally. That same year, she co-directed "Lungs of the Earth," a short film showcased in the Bay Area Shorts Festival and the 'All that you touch' exhibit at Thatcher Gallery.
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In 2023, Conni directed "Flow," an immersive experience exploring flow states and environmental connection, culminating in a multi-room exhibition and dance performance as part of the Dresher Ensemble Artist Residency (DEAR) with New Performance Traditions. Earlier this year, Conni coordinated the inaugural ABUNDANCE workshop series during her BASE residency with PUSH Dance Company. This pilot project combined embodiment and community engagement, welcoming five BIPOC artists to challenge the scarcity mindset perpetuated by capitalism. It culminated in a performance featuring personal storytelling and diaspora dances from her ancestral lineage, with plans underway for a second iteration.

Her latest project, “Borrowed,” is a site-specific dance performance and nature immersion experience prompting audiences to examine humanity's use of Earth’s resources. This project, funded by the CAC Impact Grant, premiered in Joshua Tree, California in May 2024, and is designed for replication in various locations across the United States. Currently, she is producing the second chapter of “Borrowed” in San Francisco with funding from the San Francisco Arts Commission.

​"Wildly inspired by dance and the natural world."

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My Work

I weave together imagery, movement, sound, and site to tell compelling stories.

A central theme in my work is sustainability, viewed through the lens of a Black artist. Previous projects have delved into crucial topics such as mental health, environmental justice, and collective reform, offering unique perspectives on pressing societal issues.​

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The Creative Seen
​(Coming Fall 2024)

The Creative Seen will document my experiences as a working artist and as an
emerging business owner. We will dive deep into the journey of self-discovery,
​leveraging one's talents, and finding balance as a creative.

Outside of my work, I am a passionate traveler and have captured my experiences through photography and video. Over the course of several years, I’ve captured thousands of photos, videos, stories, and lessons from traveling and plan to share some of these as a part of the first round of content for The Creative Seen.  

We hope that viewers are inspired to create meaningful lifestyles that support their creativity and curiosity. The Creative Seen will pilot on Instagram and Youtube.

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