Who is Mackenzie Cunnane?
Hi, that’s me! I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, about 30 minutes outside of Washington D.C. I am a junior at James Madison University pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre and Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising.
At my core, I am a storyteller. Growing up, I was constantly creating; whether it was shooting and editing short movies with my sister and dad, filming videos on my camcorder inspired by my favorite YouTuber, Bethany Mota, using the same camcorder to vlog during my 8th-grade production of Peter Pan Jr. like I was vlogging for Broadway.com, or falling in love with theatre throughout middle and high school, I’ve always enjoyed finding ways to create art and share stories.
In addition to my artsy side, competitive swimming was a huge part of my life for 13 years. My 4:00 am wake-up calls for swim practice starting at 10 years old taught me immense discipline, excellent time management skills, and gave me lifelong relationships with my friends and coaches.
Outside of school, you can usually find me at a local coffee shop in Harrisonburg with my friends, reading a book, crocheting for friends, or having heartfelt conversations with the people I love. I am hungry for knowledge, driven to reach my goals, and eager to work!