QLP Executive Director - Jessi Kohoutek
                 (BMusEd voice) Certified Music Educator - BC Ministry of Education
                 Level 3 Artist Mentor - Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music

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Jessi Kohoutek is a music and recording artist, music educator, drama teacher, dance teacher, producer, voice coach, songwriter and entrepreneur; Her experience spans over 30 years spanning as far West as Saskatchewan, as far North as the Yukon and of course, right here in BC. 

She is a single mother whose lived experience with multiple disabilities and major life barriers while developing her artistry and music career, contribute to her desire to support and serve others. She has been performing and coaching for over 30 years.

What is Jessi's background experience?

Jessi has worked with numerous arts organizations throughout the Lower Mainland as an Educator, Music Director, Curator, Choreographer, Director and Administrator.

She has been a K-7 Music/Drama/Dance Teacher since 2016, with a local BC School District and previously was a music teacher in Saskatchewan.  Career highlights include:  Artistic Director - Take To The Stage UBC Musical Theatre Summer Program, Drama Instructor, Arts Umbrella, Co-Curator Empress Artist Showcase, Director, Saskatchewan Express Musical Theatre Studio, Owner, Light The Stage Arts + Education, Administrative Assistant, Canada Ice Dance Theatre, Administrator/Curator, Bigger Than You And Me Fundraising Group, Lead Educator/Administrator, Youth Out Loud (LaRonge, SK, Watson Lake, YUKON), has been teaching music in BC (Ministry of Education) since 2010 and completed both the "Embers Ventures: Build A Business" program as well as certification in Level 3 Artist Mentorship Training with Learning Through The Arts in Toronto, Ontario.