Frankie Keane

Frankie Keane- Hereafter Musical [Book - Additional Music & Lyrics - Vocal Arrangements] - In addition to co-writing the book, Frankie has also contributed lyrics to many of the songs in the show as well as co-authoring "The Toe Tag Tango". No surprise that it's THE comedy highlight of the night! With influences in Gospel, R&B, rock and classical, Frankie is a multiple threat as singer/songwriter; composer; lyricist; instrumentalist (piano); and accomplished stage/film actress. Frankie made her debut Off-Broadway in director David Tobin's acclaimed review, Pure Gospel America and toured with the musical "If This Hat Could Talk" directed by Tony Award winner George Faison. In Chicago, Frankie was chosen The Cotton Club's "Best Young Vocalist". She has studied and performed with her mentor, Dr. Lena McLin and has recorded with R. Kelly as well as Universal artist Malik Yusef appearing on his 2003 debut album The Great Chicago Fire. She also appeared in its video along with Kanye West, Common, Twista and Ron-E-Ron. As a soloist, Frankie has shared the stage with artists such as, Ashford and Simpson, Danny Boy (Death Row Records), Chanté Savage (MCA), Isaac Hayes (honoring R. Kelly), Mighty Blue Kings, Youth Edition and David Josias (imi Records). She was opening act at Gospel Fest '99 and The Bernie Mac HBO Showcase. Her band opened for the legendary Koko Taylor at The House of Blues. In front of the camera and on the boards, Frankie has made her mark. She has appeared in several plays and films, including her featured role in the acclaimed "Converging with Angels", named one of the best entries in the 2002 Montreal Film Festival. She has been sought after to compose and perform scores for multiple film projects. The Chicago Reader praised her singing in the 2003 premiere of the stage drama "Valerie Loves Me" as "gritty and golden." In addition to acting, teaching and performing, Frankie works with her muse, legendary star of Hollywood's Golden Age; Arlene Dahl.