Ryan Alexander

Ryan Alexander is an artist and activist whose work spans 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. 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 in Baltimore, MD. Ryan recently relocated to Chicago, IL and looks forward to joining its vibrant musical community.