Nina Cherry is a Kansas City-based writer and musician. Aiming to place meaningful, diverse stories in the spotlight, Nina specializes in arts coverage and historical features as a frequent contributor for Kansas City Magazine and The Pitch. As a versatile multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter, she enjoys playing an array of genres, from jazz to soul and beyond. With a bachelor's in music theory from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory, Nina currently teaches percussion, piano, and voice lessons and accompanies for the Kansas City Ballet School.