Jermaine is a multi-hyphenate artist, educator, and administrator, currently serving as Dean of the School of Drama at The New School, where he also holds appointments as Associate Dean of the College of Performing Arts and Associate Professor of Theater. He previously held leadership roles and faculty positions at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Columbia College Chicago, and North Central College, bringing extensive experience in training the next generation of actors, directors, singers, and theatre-makers.
An award-winning music director and vocal coach, he has music directed and conducted productions at leading regional theaters across the country including Signature Theatre, The MUNY, Steppenwolf, the Huntington, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Goodman Theatre. He has also collaborated with Royal Caribbean Productions, where he co-created, orchestrated, and arranged production shows across their global fleet. He continues to coach professional actors, including Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley.
As a performer, Hill has sung with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and Ithaca Opera, appearing at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Ithaca College, a Master of Music with Academic Honors from New England Conservatory, and is a PhD candidate in Leadership Studies at the University of the Cumberlands. His career reflects a commitment to artistry, education, and leadership, uniting his passions for performance, teaching, and creative innovation.
An award-winning music director and vocal coach, he has music directed and conducted productions at leading regional theaters across the country including Signature Theatre, The MUNY, Steppenwolf, the Huntington, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Goodman Theatre. He has also collaborated with Royal Caribbean Productions, where he co-created, orchestrated, and arranged production shows across their global fleet. He continues to coach professional actors, including Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley.
As a performer, Hill has sung with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and Ithaca Opera, appearing at renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall, Symphony Center Chicago, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Ithaca College, a Master of Music with Academic Honors from New England Conservatory, and is a PhD candidate in Leadership Studies at the University of the Cumberlands. His career reflects a commitment to artistry, education, and leadership, uniting his passions for performance, teaching, and creative innovation.