Kenny Raskin
“Kenny was warm, gave precise, immediate feedback, and pushed all of the participants to our limits. He really unlocked the greatness we didn’t know we had within.”
KENNY RASKIN has facilitated over 450 executive across the globe for such companies as Coca Cola, Merrill Lynch, Deloitte and Touche, General Electric, American Express, HBO, Turner Broadcasting and Capital One.
He has also taught leadership programs as part of Executive Education programs at Columbia, Northwestern, Duke, and Harvard Business School. His work in the non-profit sector includes Bridgespan, Jericho Road, the Boston Public Schools, Jumpstart and Jewish Vocational Services.
Kenny has been an accomplished actor and teacher of acting and physical comedy for more than 15 years, serving on the faculties at Boston University, Emerson College, New York University, and Emory University. He is also a much sought after teacher at acting and improvisation retreats Kenny's work as an actor has been prolific, having appeared in numerous plays and musicals, eleven films and countless television and radio commercials, corporate and industrial training films, and live shows. He made a name for himself as one of the leading physical comedy performers in the United States, starring as the lead clown, Monsieur Everyman, in Cirque du Soleil’s critically acclaimed production of NOUVELLE EXPERIENCE. He subsequently originated the role of Gaston's comic sidekick, Lefou, in Disney’s musical BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, a role that he performed for two and a half years.
Kenny holds a degree in American studies from Brandeis University.
“This experience was one of the best professional developments I’ve ever been involved in. Kenny did such a great job building a community within our group, it was effective when he pushed me and my peers to reach our personal goals. I walked away with connections with the people in my room and confidence in not only myself, but my peers. ”
“Kenny is an enthusiastic and genuine facilitator. He clearly believes in the content, enjoys building relationships, and takes pride in the growth and development of participants. ”
“I learned so much and feel more confident than ever in my ability to connect my message with people. Kenny was so kind and gave incredibly helpful tools and feedback, and my cohort was marvelous. They’re friends now!”
