Born in Bangkok, Thailand raised in Berlin, Germany and Savannah, Georgia, Carrie Lee has honed her craft as an actor and singer for over three decades - appearing on stage and film, and lending her voice to commercials & animation.
Carrie Lee also works as a creative consultant, casting director, producer, and acting coach. She performs cabaret with a passion for the Great American SongBook and Broadway musicals. In 2020, Carrie Lee released an album with Jazz guitarist, Rafael Chávez y Moreno entitled "Dreaming of Christmas Together." She is co-writing a Thai-American children's book called "Pai The Medicine Man" based on her mother's stories about her childhood on the family rice farm and rural village life in RoiEt, Thailand. Last year, Carrie Lee debuted her one-woman show, Blue Skies Cabaret: exploring Love, War, and Everything in between, as an 80's Asian American Army brat.
Carrie Lee found another creative home in participating in virtual theatrical readings of critically acclaimed plays with the MuMondays series produced by Theatre Mu - including "Twilight: Los Angeles: 1992" by Anna Deavere Smith, "White Pearl" by Anchuli Felicia King, and "Everybody" by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. She also shared a virtual reading of her original piece in “Thank you, Karma" with Pour One Out, Chicago. Carrie Lee is a proud member of the Thai Theater Foundation. Recently, Carrie Lee co-directed The Music Man! in-concert, with the Goshen Theater and the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, and debuted MACABARET: Spooky Songs & Sonnets, and Jazz Cafe Cabaret last fall, with an incredible group of collaborators.
Up next, Carrie Lee and Rafael Chávez y Moreno perform Love Is In The Air ~ A Valentine's Cabaret at The Painted Finch Studio & Gallery. Carrie Lee is a transplant from Chicago, and enjoys life with her creative family, Dave & Poppy Dee. They love living in Goshen, IN and make efforts to support the arts wherever and whenever possible.
Enjoy jazzy standards with Carrie Lee Bland-Kendall on vocals & Rafael Chávez Moreno on guitar. Plus, art, sweet treats, charcuterie, & byob.
Love Is In The Air ~ A Valentine’s Cabaret
Come join us for a magical evening filled with love, laughter, and music at The Painted Finch. Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere as we celebrate the most romantic time of the year. This in-person event will take place on Sat Feb 10 at 7pm.
Indulge in a night of cool jazz by local artists, Carrie Lee Bland-Kendall and Rafael Chávez Moreno, who will serenade you with heartwarming melodies. From soulful ballads to toe-tapping tunes, this Valentine's Cabaret promises to captivate your senses and leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
Whether you're celebrating with your special someone or looking for a delightful evening out, this event is perfect for lovebirds, and music enthusiasts alike. So, mark your calendars, grab your galentine group or your sweet valentine, and get ready to be swept off your feet.
Join us at The Painted Finch for an unforgettable cozy night of music, and art, where Love Is In The Air!
This event has *Limited Seating* Get your tickets today!