Ms. Barnes is a multi-dimensional artist who works professionally as an actor, singer-songwriter, and composer/lyricist. She is a Finalist for The American Theatre Wing’s 2021 Jonathan Larson Grant and Recipient of the 2022 NYC Women’s Fund Grant through the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NY Foundation For The Arts. A graduate of the esteemed Musical Theater Program at The University of Cincinnati (CCM), she has performed professionally around the country (Theatre Aspen, John W. Engeman Theater, Wick Theatre) as well as starred in the National Tour of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Brianna directed and produced her first original musical, LET THERE BE LIGHT (Book, Music, & Lyrics), which won Best Musical and Best Score at The New York Theatre Festival in 2018. In 2021 she was commissioned as Composer/Lyricist for the new rock musical, RATHSKELLER, which won Best Musical in Broadway World’s Off-Off-Broadway Awards. Her musical, THE PRESENCE (Book, Music, and Lyrics) is currently in development. Her debut album, HIEROPHANIES: MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SACRED, made the first round on the GRAMMY Awards® ballot for consideration under Best Contemporary Christian Album. Brianna is a member of The Dramatist Guild, BMI, and Maestra. Her literary work is represented by Amy Wagner of A3 Artists Agency and her performing work is represented by Michael Rodriguez of The Roster Agency.