Kyra Sims is a musician, writer, and performance artist residing in New York City. Inspired by Afrofuturist themes, she creates soundscapes, song cycles, and experiential work, drawing from elements of her life and from the world at large, while also examining and dancing with the alchemy between performer and audience.In addition, she has worked as a backing musician with Lizzo, Jon Batiste, Earth, Wind and Fire, Carole King, Taylor Mac, and many other artists. She has performed as an ensemble member and soloist all over the world, in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and the Hollywood Bowl. Her Broadway credits include the Tony award winning musical Illinoise, and Drama Desk-nominated Off-Broadway shows Carmen Jones and Soft Power.