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Kiki Finley      

Entertainment Industry Empowerment Leader, Actress and CEO & Music Publisher of Point Blank Management

Atlanta native, Kiki Finley, shifted into different phases of her career since 1993. She started in music and acting as a professional performer, touring the United States, Alaska and Canada.

In 1997 Finley moved to New York to pursue her career in acting. She lived in New York, became an award-winning equity actress and toured the entire United States and Alaska. Finley performed in some of theatre’s most recognized productions, such as: "Swan Lake", "West Side Story", "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf", Oliver Twist, "Little Orphan Annie", "The Wiz", "The Color of Justice" and many others. She has performed in some of the most prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, The Promenade Theatre in New York and The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA. She shifted to the big screen in 1999 - 2004. She was able to garner rolls on such films as: "Road Trip", "Boycott", "Remember the Titan’s" and "Drumline".

In 2006, Finley became a Celebrity Makeup Artist her work has graced the pages of Vogue, Elle, Essence, O Magazine, Jet, Ebony, Modern Dog and others. In 2012, she founded Front and Center Theatre Production and began teaching performance art and directing stage plays for underprivileged youth offenders of Dekalb County Juvenile Court & Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall. Finley has worked on the production team of Real Housewives of Atlanta, America’s Supernanny, Steel Magnolias, Scary Movie 5, Soul Train Music Awards, The Grammy Awards, Ridiculous Cakes, and Judy Justice (formerly Judge Judy), to name a few.

Currently, Finley is a captivating public speaker, a proud member of the Recording Academy (Los Angeles Chapter), Guild of Music Supervisors, Women in Film and Women in Music. As Point Blank Management's Principal Music Publisher, she manages the catalog for some of the music industry’s most amazing award-winning female film composers of this time as well as publish soundtracks. She challenges the norm with a mission to make a footprint in such a male dominated industry. She also encourages her talent to hold firm to ownership and stomp through doors as opposed to waiting on someone to open them. With an academic background in Philosophy of Law (Pre-Law concentrating on Music & Sports) at Arizona State University, she has been able to guide her talent in the direction to create an experience for their audience to remember for years to come.

Speech Topics


Surviving The Music Industry as an Independent Artist

Discover the insider secrets to uniquely thrive and excel as an independent artist in the competitive music industry. This talk equips aspiring musicians and composers with strategies to navigate challenges, build a sustainable career, and make a lasting impact on their audience.

Bullet Points:

  • Navigating Independent Music Landscape: Learn to navigate the complexities of the music industry as an independent artist, from self-promotion to managing bookings and royalties.
  • Building Your Brand in Sync Licensing: Explore techniques for pitching a catalog with authenticity.
  • Financial Resilience in Between Projects: Gain insights into managing finances effectively in between projects and diversifying income streams to meet basic necessities.

Discovering Your Story through Your Music

Uncover the profound sense of self through a connection between personal storytelling and artistic expression. In this session, explore how embracing your unique journey empowers you to create authentic and impactful music that resonates with others.

Bullet Points:

  • Exploring A Personal Unfolding: Delve into the process of self-exploration and introspection, using your creative endeavors as a mirror to reveal deeper aspects of your identity and experiences.
  • Embracing Vulnerability Through Your Music: Learn how embracing vulnerability in your music expression can lead to authenticity and resonant storytelling that captivates and inspires your audience.
  • Connecting with Emotions: Discover how channeling emotions into your art allows you to create impactful and relatable narratives.

Cultural Diversity in Sync Licensing

Unveil the beauty of cultural diversity in sync licensing and its power to enrich storytelling in media. This enlightening discussion delves into the significance of integrating diverse musical influences into visual narratives, amplifying global voices, and fostering a richer, more inclusive creative landscape.

Bullet Points:

  • Global Cinematic Harmonies: Explore the impact of infusing diverse musical genres and traditions into sync licensing which enhances the emotional resonance of visual storytelling.
  • Authentic Representation: Learn how the inclusion of culturally diverse music in media provides authentic representation breaking stereotypes and promoting understanding.
  • Leveraging Cross-Collaboration: Delve into the potential for collaboration between artists from different cultural backgrounds that enhance the storytelling experience and production value.

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