With roots in California, Berlin, and New York, I bring over a decade of experience as an audio engineer, music producer, sound designer, and DJ, thriving at the intersection of live mixing, deep studio work, and innovative sound design. After graduating from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, I developed a hybrid club music style in Berlin that has taken me across eight countries via five self-organized international tours, with sets at Berghain’s CTM Festival, Boiler Room, BBC Radio 6, and more. In 2021, SoundCloud named me a “DJ to Watch!” 👀 Alongside performing, I’ve built a career as an A1 audio engineer and technical director, mixing at award-winning Bay Area venues like the Julia Morgan Ballroom and California Shakespeare Theatre, and serving as Technical Director of SF Pride’s Main Stage (2025). I’m Dante (Level 1) Certified, Avid Pro Tools Certified, trained in Dolby Atmos mixing at the Dolby HQ with Women's Audio Mission, and highly experienced with most standard mixing desks and softwares (Allen & Heath, Roland, Mackie, Midas, Yamaha, ETC, QLab, and more). At Swell Music & Sound, I currently engineer and design sound across projects while also handling outreach, A&R, and client relations, contributing to initiatives like their new sync & licensing library, “Top Shelf.” I’ve also created sound for independent films, podcasts, and Native Instruments’ Massive X preset packs, and I’m a signed composer with Cavendish Music and WotNot Music, with tracks in international licensing libraries. I've recently re-located to Brooklyn, New York and am seeking opportunities in audio engineering, technical direction, and sound design, while continuing to produce and perform. I’m excited to bring my hybrid background in live event production, studio work, and experimental music to new collaborations and teams in NYC.

Annie Kissiah

With roots in California, Berlin, and New York, I bring over a decade of experience as an audio engineer, music producer, sound designer, and DJ, thriving at the intersection of live mixing, deep studio work, and innovative sound design. After graduating from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, I developed a hybrid club music style in Berlin that has taken me across eight countries via five self-organized international tours, with sets at Berghain’s CTM Festival, Boiler Room, BBC Radio 6, and more. In 2021, SoundCloud named me a “DJ to Watch!” 👀 Alongside performing, I’ve built a career as an A1 audio engineer and technical director, mixing at award-winning Bay Area venues like the Julia Morgan Ballroom and California Shakespeare Theatre, and serving as Technical Director of SF Pride’s Main Stage (2025). I’m Dante (Level 1) Certified, Avid Pro Tools Certified, trained in Dolby Atmos mixing at the Dolby HQ with Women's Audio Mission, and highly experienced with most standard mixing desks and softwares (Allen & Heath, Roland, Mackie, Midas, Yamaha, ETC, QLab, and more). At Swell Music & Sound, I currently engineer and design sound across projects while also handling outreach, A&R, and client relations, contributing to initiatives like their new sync & licensing library, “Top Shelf.” I’ve also created sound for independent films, podcasts, and Native Instruments’ Massive X preset packs, and I’m a signed composer with Cavendish Music and WotNot Music, with tracks in international licensing libraries. I've recently re-located to Brooklyn, New York and am seeking opportunities in audio engineering, technical direction, and sound design, while continuing to produce and perform. I’m excited to bring my hybrid background in live event production, studio work, and experimental music to new collaborations and teams in NYC.

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With roots in California, Berlin, and New York, I bring over a decade of experience as an audio engineer, music producer, sound designer, and DJ, thriving at the intersection of live mixing, deep studio work, and innovative sound design.

After graduating from NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, I developed a hybrid club music style in Berlin that has taken me across eight countries via five self-organized international tours, with sets at Berghain’s CTM Festival, Boiler Room, BBC Radio 6, and more. In 2021, SoundCloud named me a “DJ to Watch!” 👀

Alongside performing, I’ve built a career as an A1 audio engineer and technical director, mixing at award-winning Bay Area venues like the Julia Morgan Ballroom and California Shakespeare Theatre, and serving as Technical Director of SF Pride’s Main Stage (2025). I’m Dante (Level 1) Certified, Avid Pro Tools Certified, trained in Dolby Atmos mixing at the Dolby HQ with Women’s Audio Mission, and highly experienced with most standard mixing desks and softwares (Allen & Heath, Roland, Mackie, Midas, Yamaha, ETC, QLab, and more).

At Swell Music & Sound, I currently engineer and design sound across projects while also handling outreach, A&R, and client relations, contributing to initiatives like their new sync & licensing library, “Top Shelf.” I’ve also created sound for independent films, podcasts, and Native Instruments’ Massive X preset packs, and I’m a signed composer with Cavendish Music and WotNot Music, with tracks in international licensing libraries.

I’ve recently re-located to Brooklyn, New York and am seeking opportunities in audio engineering, technical direction, and sound design, while continuing to produce and perform. I’m excited to bring my hybrid background in live event production, studio work, and experimental music to new collaborations and teams in NYC.

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Work Experience

Producer, Sound Designer & Audio Engineer at Swell Music & Sound
July 1, 2024 - Present
Engineer, mix and design custom sound for commercial, film and branded content; Set up and run recording sessions (incl. remote voiceover via Source-Connect); advanced audio restoration and system troubleshooting; Manage sync library metadata, assist with A&R, client communication, project management and coordination
Traveling Audio Visual Technician & DJ for Weddings and Private Events at Airsun Productions
April 1, 2024 - Present
Manage full AV production for high-profile events (including set up and strike); Operate multi-zone sound systems, Shure RFs, DJ and lighting gear; Deliver custom DJ sets and white-glove service, often with minimal crew support
Audio Visual Technician at Merchants Exchange Productions
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Operated, set up and struck full audio, lighting and video systems for corporate/private events; Configured CODA and QSC systems in varied setups based on client needs; Interpreted BEOs/floorpans, maintained inventory and provided client-facing support
Technical Director of San Francisco Pride Main Stage at San Francisco Pride / Rosen Creative House
January 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Led all AV and stage operations for the two-day Main Stage event; Designed stage plots, input lists and technical layouts for diverse live acts; Managed equipment logistics, tech riders, vendor coordination and supervised AV crew
Audio & Live Stream Technician at OASIS (Drag & Cabaret Club)
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Mixed live audio and configured microphones, monitors, and lighting for a variety of performances; Set up and operated multi-camera live streams with ATEM switcher, monitoring recordings and quality; Troubleshot technical issues and maintained show archives
Lead Audio Technician at The California Shakespeare Theater
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Led audio operations for main stage theater productions in an outdoor amphitheater; Installed, tuned, and maintained full Meyer surround sound system, amps, DSPs and monitors; Mixed full-length theater performances and configured Shure RFs for large ensemble casts

Education

Professional Certificate at Berklee Online School of Music
April 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Recorded Music at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017
Professional Certificate in Game Audio Design & Sound Design at Berklee Online School of Music
April 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Recorded Music at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University (Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music)
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

AVID Certified ProTools User
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Dante Level 1 Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator Bootcamp (Dolby Institute) with Women’s Audio Mission
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
AVID Certified ProTools User
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
DANTE level 1 certified
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator Bootcamp (Dolby Institute) – Women’s Audio Mission
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026
Experience supporting celebrity clients
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality