SYD BAKAL
ABOUT
Syd Bakal is a singer-songwriter, songleader, actor, musician, and community builder. They are a graduate of Yale University, where they managed the Yale Whiffenpoofs, mentored LGBTQ+ first-years, led Shabbat services, and performed in various original theatrical productions.
They are currently based in New York, leading Shabbat programming at Central Synagogue, performing at local singer-songwriter events, and acting regionally and locally.
RESUME
Skills & Expertise
October 2011 - Present
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
Performs in musicals, plays, and films. Previous credits include Godspell (John the Baptist/Judas), BARE (Peter), The Addams Family (Lucas), Well (Lisa), American Idiot (Tunny), and Y2K: A Survivalist Musical (Riley).
August 2012 - Present
JEWISH SONGLEADING
Leads worship and religious school programming at Central Synagogue, and has led music sessions at Beth Tikvah Congregation, Yale Hillel Hebrew School, Yale Reform Chavurah, NFTY Chicago, and The Bronfman Fellowship.
June 2012 - Present
MUSICAL COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE
Writes original secular and Jewish music. Two released works of original music available on streaming platforms (Tiftach and In Love). Also has toured worldwide with the Yale Whiffenpoofs and Redhot & Blue A Cappella Group.
Syd Bakal's Gray Wolf Records Concert 7/11/2020
Adonai S'fatai Tiftach
Modah Ani
THEATER PORTFOLIO
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