About Raheem.
Raheem KD. Lee (He/Him) is a Boston native, New York City-based Musical Theatre performer. A singer, dancer, actor and true triple threat, he recieved his education and training from the American Musical Dramatic Academy. From a young age, movement and music was of high interest, and Raheem got involved in singing, dancing, and musicality wherever he could. Raheem is technically trained in many styles of dance, gaining his start by competing with hip-hop crews, and becoming an original member of the contemporary dance company Jo-Mé. Raheem was also a part of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, as a singer and dancer for 5 years. He is an all-around performing artist and storyteller, and is committed to bringing a wholehearted presence to the stage. Raheem loves exciting new life experiences and adventures that includes traveling around the world, beaches in the summer, and the ski slopes in the winter. He also loves reading plays & books, interior design, fashion, and sports. He's never been more excited to be a New Yorker, and having Broadway & live theater be accessible.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY
Musical Theatre Conservatory Program
Broadway Dance Center
New York, NY
Dance Program
Earl Mosley Institute of the Arts
New York, NY
Summer Dance Intensive
Musical Theatre: David Cady, Jay Dias, John Znidarsic, Brandi Massey
Acting: Tim Corcoran, Hope Chernov, Jasmine Bracey, Reynaldo Piniella
Dance: America Barcenas, Ramon Galindo, Cynthia Murray-Davis, George Nieves, Robert Clark,
Casey Colgan, Rashaan James III, Oren Korenblum, Nic Thompson, Connor Schwantes, Anthony Raimondi
Voice Production & Speech: Diane Zaremba, Angela Eckard
Voice Teacher: Martin C. Hurt
The Richard Ellner Dance Scholarship program was created by BDC founder Richard Ellner for his belief that dance was for everyone. A Four month study program awarded to POC.
EMIA (Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts) is one of EMDOD's cornerstone programs. As a four-week Residential Summer Intensive, EMIA has 20+ years of supporting developing artists with company level connections, strong artistic development, and personal growth within a greater community.
Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA
Associates of Arts in Theater
Jo-Me Dance Theatre Company
Boston, MA
Junior Company Member
Directors: May Lisa Chandler & Joe Gonzalez
Int. Ballet Academy of Norwell
Norwell, MA
Junior Company Member
Directors: Cosmin & Melinda Marculetiu
Boston Arts Academy
Boston, MA
Dance Major
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
Boston, MA
Adult Dancers Program
Summer Dance Intensive
High School for the Performing Arts
Dance: Chris Alloways-Ramsey, Tatian Obeso, Sheryl Thomas, William McLaughlin
Adult Dancer Beginner Ballet Program and Summer Dance Intensive program.
Christmas in The Air | Associate Choreographer | Dancer | MGM's Borgata | Ann Cooley & Rand Productions
THEATRE
The Prom | Nick | The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck | Rena Gavin
The Private Part | Various Characters | AMDA | Jim Elliot & Brennan Lowery
Ivy League Tales | Raheem KD. Lee & Company | AMDA | Keith Andrews & Christine Rowan
* = Upcoming
Jack’s World | Jack U/S / Ensemble | Strand Theater | Mone’t Ledbetter
FILM & TV
Malibu Soda | Supporting Role | Museum of Fine Arts | Lucas Arruda
DANCE
Haus of Snap | Hip-Hop Dancer | Damian Carter
Unknown Hype Dance Co. | Hip-Hop Dancer | Kywon Edward
Jo-Me Dance Theatre Co. | Contemporary Dancer | May Lisa Chandler & Joe Gonzalez
Nutcracker | Russian / Toy Soldier / Ensembe | Int. Ballet Academy of Norwell | Cosmin & Melinda
Thee Slap Bracelets | Hip-Hop Dancer | Kamari Bendolph
SPECIAL SKILLS
10+ years of formal dance training in Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop, Jazz, Step dance, Vocalist: R&B, Gospel, Classical, choral, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus: Chorus Member/Dancer, Competitive football and basketball player, Competitive cheerleading, British Accent, Country Accent, Riff & Runs, Caribbean Accent, Valid Driver’s License, Passport