Michael Kaish (he/him) is a music director, accompanist, orchestrator, and film composer based in New York. He is the music supervisor, orchestrator, and arranger of Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, which was nominated for three Drama Desk Awards in 2023 and is now being performed worldwide. Michael is passionate about developing new works and creating dynamic storytelling through music. His work has taken him all over the world, from Italy to California, and onto all kinds of projects, from Purim musicals in synagogues to accordion covers on TikTok. He made his Broadway debut working on Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Michael is also one of the most preeminent music directors of Jersey Boys in the country, after serving as conductor and music director on the National Tour for two years, subbing Off-Broadway, music directing two regional productions, and serving as associate music supervisor on the 20th Anniversary tour starting Fall 2026. He has been fortunate to play and collaborate with some of the most acclaimed musical artists in the world, including Renée Fleming, Lindsay Mendez, and Christine Bianco. In the educational field, he is a frequent guest teaching artist at schools and theater programs around the country, working at renowned institutions like Pace University and the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Michael is a proud graduate of Northwestern University.