Pasha McKenley

Pasha Mckenley is an accomplished actor, writer, and director with over 35 years of experience in alternative arts education. Currently serving as Theater Director and Drama Teacher for the Conservatory of Fine Arts within the Los Angeles Unified School District, Pasha teaches gifted high school students and also holds a position as a Creative Writing Teacher at the California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley. As a co-founder and Performing Arts Director of the Metamorphosis Arts Project, Pasha leads a multi-disciplinary program that fosters creative expression across various art forms. Additional roles include Independent Arts Consultant for Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions and Art Teacher for Think Together. Pasha's extensive background includes reviewing grant applications for the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture and developing a Theatre Arts Program for the Los Angeles Mayor's Office. Pasha holds degrees from California State University, Northridge, and George Brown College, among other institutions, and continues to enhance professional skills through ongoing education at UCLA Extension.