Gillian is a Podcast Producer for Two Squared Media Productions, and an award winning Sound Engineer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where she operates live sound for world class theatrical productions. She started her professional life as a classical musician before pivoting to sound design, and has received several recognitions for her designs from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In March of 2020, she became one of the first people to design and operate sound for a theatrical event built to be performed on Zoom. Her podcast clients have a total of over 1 Million listeners.

Gillian Cunningham

Gillian is a Podcast Producer for Two Squared Media Productions, and an award winning Sound Engineer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where she operates live sound for world class theatrical productions. She started her professional life as a classical musician before pivoting to sound design, and has received several recognitions for her designs from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In March of 2020, she became one of the first people to design and operate sound for a theatrical event built to be performed on Zoom. Her podcast clients have a total of over 1 Million listeners.

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Gillian is a Podcast Producer for Two Squared Media Productions, and an award winning Sound Engineer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival where she operates live sound for world class theatrical productions.
She started her professional life as a classical musician before pivoting to sound design, and has received several recognitions for her designs from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
In March of 2020, she became one of the first people to design and operate sound for a theatrical event built to be performed on Zoom.
Her podcast clients have a total of over 1 Million listeners.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sound Technician at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
February 1, 2022 - Present
Prepares and maintains sound systems for shows across three venues, operates sound throughout performances, and handles performer and venue microphones. Attends production meetings to coordinate sound design effectively.
Sound Technician at Central Washington University
March 31, 2020 - July 30, 2025
Prepared and cared for equipment for shows and maintained sound quality throughout show runs. Attended meetings with key professionals to ensure production needs were met.
Audio Engineer/Sound Designer at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Attends production meetings and works with creative teams. Designs and/or operates all sound for shows including pre-recorded and live-created sounds. Sources all sound effects as needed for productions.
Assistant Sound Engineer at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
March 1, 2022 - Present
Prepares and maintains sound systems for shows across three venues, operates sound throughout performances, handles performer and venue microphones. Attends production meetings.
Producer at Two Squared Media
October 1, 2025 - Present
Edits audio materials and uploads them for distribution, ensures correct placement of ad markers in podcasts, books guests and creates written show preparations including summaries of topics with suggested interview questions, guests' bios and contact details.
Sound Engineer/Designer at Central Washington University
September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Attends production meetings and works with creative teams. Designs and/or operates all sound for shows including pre-recorded and live created sounds. Sources all sound effects.

Education

BFA in Theater Design and Production at Central Washington University
September 1, 2017 - March 1, 2021

Qualifications

Kennedy Center Certificate of Merit in Sound Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Kennedy Center Certificate of Merit in Sound Design
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Central Theatre Ensemble Sound Designer of the Year
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Central Theatre Ensemble Sound Designer of the Year
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Central Theatre Ensemble Production Manager of the Year
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
John Phillip Sousa Award
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Departmental Scholar Award in Music
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services