“Kennedy is not only an acting teacher, a speech teacher or a movement teacher, but he is also a teacher of life. His passion for teaching is contagious and motivating. He is a wonderful observer of life. With him you can feel that you are in the best of hands.”
Mónica Huarte (Award Winning Actress)
“Kennedy has an incredible intuition with his students, knowing the right balance of push and pull. The word “coach” applies to Kennedy in every sense where acting and creativity are very much like an athlete preparing for their sport. I’ve learned and continue to learn techniques that allow me to embody more, feel more, and live in the character. The most valuable is learning how you can craft your character through your choices and how to prepare those choices in the work you do with Kennedy. The space in which you develop yourself is a safe one, you’ll find an incredible growing community. I’ve gained incredible friendships and a life-lasting coach!”
UTT (Actor)
“Kennedy opened something in me that was already there but it was locked. Feeling everyone on the same wavelength made it easier to dive into the work. Once we began working with the Charkas I felt myself drop into a deeper understanding of the work and I was finally able to let go. It was an opening of my voice and my heart.”
Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð (Actress)
“When I work with Kennedy, my Physicality and my Voice transform and I have discovered more options for how to approach Character. Additionally, Kennedy’s techniques are specific and he has a great respect for the power of the actor, this encourages me to dive deep into my roles. The work is powerful but I appreciate the safe space that he creates and his approach is gentle.“
ICE-Natara Nopparatayapon (Actor)
"You rarely have the opportunity to get so close to a character. Having a coach who is dedicated to helping you understand them and guiding you to get into their skin is fascinating. The Lucid Body uses different techniques for that and it is definitely a preliminary work that I always want to execute before giving life to a character."
Bárbara López (Actress)
“Kennedy's class is a constant reminder - it's a deepening of an understanding- that the actor themselves are the instrument. If you are open to learn something outside of the acting norms and are open to delve into a lot of mystery, then I strongly recommend taking class with Kennedy.”
Mojean Aria (Actor, Writer, Producer)
"Kennedy is a firm yet gentle teacher. He is my most trusted coach and secret weapon for both stage and screen work. An actor’s exploration into character can be an isolating journey but through Kennedy’s specific teachings and consistent guidance, confidence and empowerment in character choices is the result. From in-person classes to virtual coaching time zones away, Kennedy’s signature stamp is guiding the actor deeply and safely into the work, while fostering curiosity and demanding your most authentic self to turn up.”
Xana Tang (Actor, Editor)
“About two years ago a fellow actor told me that I was in my own way and the same commentary kept following me, that I needed to find a lightness to my work. It wasn't until I met and started to work with KB that I discovered that I needed to bring light into my life first. I say KB because to me he's the Kobe Bryant for this craft, in any case, because of KB I found the community I've always wanted, a group of serious actors and open-hearted people. Kennedy's class is an equalizer, that no matter the amount of work you've had in your career and if nothing at all, everyone in KB's dojo finds that it all comes down to one thing, being human and nothing is more powerful than remembering that simplicity. Kennedy gives you the floor and the space and the people that flock with him to protect that sacredness that we each possess. He encourages all and has encouraged my growth, not only as an actor but as a full artist and as a human trying his best to balance out this life thing. We've worked on feature films, short films, and plays. I trust him and this work. We will continue to grow together and I only hope that I can continue to absorb all the knowledge and love he offers me, that I always remain open and free for his guidance and work. May you all find that this class is for the actor but it will serve everyone else too, it's a place to come back to center to ourselves, to our spirit."
Bobby Soto (Actor)
“Kennedy teaches a Physical Approach to Acting at a cellular level. Complete ownership of your character and depth of connection to circumstances. No audience deserves anything less than that.”
Charmaine Bingwa (Actor, Writer, Director)
“Kennedy's technique gives me full access to my emotional capacity whenever and wherever. It's the perfect technique to fall back on if you ever feel lost or disconnected on set. It gives me security and self-confidence no matter what the circumstances.”
Gudmundur Ingi Thorvaldsson (Actor)
“Having delved into acting since the tender age of 11 and pursued formal training in drama school, I've traversed numerous acting studios globally. However, Kennedy’s classes proved to be the elusive puzzle piece not only in advancing my acting career but also in enriching my life profoundly. Kennedy's unique approach to acting unveils characters in the most profound manner imaginable. In Kennedy’s class, actors come to understand themselves as vessels of creation, fostering a deep trust in their capabilities. While most classes and acting courses tend to engage the intellect, Kennedy’s teachings resoundingly emphasize the body's innate wisdom, reminding actors that within their very being resides the collective memory of countless personas. Mastering the art of bodily expression, characters spring to life in ways previously unimaginable.”
Anousha (Actor)
"Kennedy is a natural teacher. As an instructor, he is an open vessel, who is ready and willing to guide, but also to collaborate. He has taught me a great deal with regard to how to shift the energy in my body to inform a different iteration of myself…a creation. He’s also guided me in connecting my voice to the emotional life of that creation. Powerful tools that I will continually use. Working with Kennedy has most definitely affected my craft for the better. I am very grateful.”
J.R. Lemon (Actor)
"Kennedy is a cool glass of water. He feeds the creative seed with joy and passion. My work with him has deepened my practice in immeasurable ways. I came to him to bolster up my vocal presence. The techniques he guided me through have served me through every stage of my work- from the nascent phases of creating a character for auditions to the deep dives of building a layered character over months of work as a series regular. Through my work with him, I’ve felt a newfound assuredness in my creative choices; I feel the technique has allowed me to make these choices from an authentic place that lives within me. The work is somatic and frightfully empowering- not only in my career but in my everyday life. He is a wonderful teacher, no doubt but just as importantly he is a kind, humble and curious person. To anyone reading this who wishes to find more depth in their performance work, you have stumbled upon an oasis in the desert. Drink deep of his wisdom."
Yadira Guevara-Prip (Actor)
“I am so grateful to have had the chance to study with Kennedy Brown. I had been looking for a long time for a method that would offer a more spiritual approach to acting. Kennedy’s teaching of the Lucid body technique, the Rasas, and the use of the chakras mixed with the work specifically related to the shadow and other subconscious work was the perfect answer to that. Not only has it offered me a language to help me define such subtle energy work and where it lies within the body it has also helped me greatly on a personal level to let out the voices that we normally keep silent. So this is a wonderful way to give yourself permission in a sacred space to let those things out that normally wouldn’t reach the surface. It is an invitation to dive outside your comfort zone and stretch out the capacities of who we are.”
Tómas Lemarquis (Actor)
“Working with Kennedy helped me a lot to understand the behavior of a character in a certain situation without having to resort to the most chaotic moments of my life to achieve it, simply understanding my body and its reactions. Kennedy with his experience, humor and wonderful treatment, time flies by and you do not want the sessions to end, unlike other workshops I have taken, his technique is very punctual and easy to understand, which allows you not to wander in ambiguities and get to work. Somehow, he manages to have enough attention for each of his students, so when studying with him you have the guarantee that you will train and learn. Thanks Kennedy for opening a new door and making me fall more in love with my career.”
Vanessa Restropo (Actress)
“Kennedy Brown's Movement classes changed the way I approach character development, not only from the physical manifestation but also the mental. His teaching of Faye Simpson's Lucid Body Technique is essential for any serious actor in stage, television, or film.”
Matt Magnuson (LA Actor)
"I always tell people, "You want to be a real actor? You have to take movement with Kenny Brown!" I laugh saying this but it's true. I honestly feel that it wasn't until I took your classes that I became much more connected with my body, my voice and the other actors in the scene. Your classes have to taught me how to access my emotions a lot quicker. How to play different characters and easily find them in the body. I think as actors it's easy to think about the character but to actually feel them in your body is another experience. I think that's what separates great actors from the rest. Its knowing how to find the character in your physical being and it wasn't until I took your classes that I felt I was able to do that. Thank you Kennedy, for making us better story tellers and releasing us from things that hold us back. Thank you for giving us freedom to reach our highest acting potential!"
Vanesa Vasquez (Actress)
“I had the good fortune to work with Kennedy brown in Los Angeles and I can say that his work with the voice is incredibly effective. He is very experienced at working with actors. He uses fascinating techniques that enable you to make changes to your voice and body so that you understand your character on a deeper level.”
Irene Azuela (Award Winning Actress)
“Kennedy Brown opened a path for me to find myself by working with the body and learning to connect with every feeling that lives in it. The work with Kennedy is profound- it released the actor that lives in me. This work is very important- it allows you to find the parts of you that are hidden and teaches you how to use them for creating characters.”
Valeria Maldonado (LA Actress)
“For my actor friends who want to learn better how to communicate with your bodies, breath, voice and physical and emotional energy on stage and screen I cannot recommend this class more. Here's why... I studied this technique for months day in day out over a period of 2 years at a fancy acting conservatory with the man who is leading this class and it changed the game for me. It informs everything I do now performance wise. It has been the most effective class I've ever taken in the arts. I feel like you will look at performances differently after this class. It has also been a complete paradigm shift for everyone I know who has taken it. Not hype. Truth. I can recommend it wholeheartedly and with passion.”
Frank Cronin (Actor, Stand up Comedian)
“Kennedy Brown's movement classes & workshops are a must for any actor. Kennedy taught me how to deepen my work & character development by infusing physicality to a deep primal level. I benefited greatly not only professionally but also on a personal basis from the training. Outside of the technique, Kennedy is a wonderful teacher and fantastic person. I will sure be back to take the class again soon.”
Declan Michael Laird (TV & Film)
“When I came to Kennedy I didn't yet have a strong understanding of how important my body could be in approaching the work that I do as an actor. I always felt like my choices had to come from an intellectual or emotional place, and I was yet to learn that something as simple as a change in posture and breath could connect me to the character I'm playing on a whole other level. Through Kennedy's classes I learned how to truly connect with my body, something i now realise i was a stranger to before these lessons. I also learned how to connect with my scene partner in such a raw and primal way... just thinking about the moments I have had in his classes still has an emotional effect on me. I use the techniques he has given me, to this day, in both my professional and personal life. The person he is also has a profound affect on his students, you know you are in the hands of someone who is genuinely intrigued about the person you are beneath it all, and he creates such a safe and loving space for each and every one of his students to get beyond the walls of their own inhibitions. It is impossible to finish learning from Kennedy and I could not recommend him highly enough.”
Ella Cannon (Actress)
“Being Deaf since the age of four, I have had bad experiences with speech teachers. When I first learned about my new Speech Coach at Stella Adler, I was not thrilled to say the least. I have never been comfortable with speech teachers growing up, having to learn how to pronounce words clearly, which is obviously very difficult for Deaf individuals. Kennedy is someone I had an immediate connection with. I thought to myself, where has he been all my life! I could not have asked for a better speech teacher! I felt so comfortable for the first time. My confidence in my speaking abilities grew immensely! His passion and skill as a speech coach is contagious, his love for his craft is genuine, and his pure honesty is welcomed and refreshing. One can tell he genuinely cares about all of his clients, and brings the same professionalism to everyone he meets. I continue to use him whenever needed for any and all auditions or roles I receive. I also consider him to be a true friend. Stay Gold my dude!. ”
Michael Anthony Spady (Actor)
“I am so happy with this workshop I just experienced. Kennedy has this special ability to transmit his passion and respect for the actor´s work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and also thanks for your simplicity that encourages our talent to go forward. I would love to have Kennedy all year long in Mexico city as a training coach for actors. I really recommend his Workshop to all my colleagues to improve your skills, working with him through this beautiful technique: RASA. Kennedy: from the bottom of my heart, thanks!!!”
Arturo Barba (Actor)