Kristin Maldonado is a singer, songwriter, actress, and founding member of Pentatonix, one of the most successful and groundbreaking vocal groups of all time. As Pentatonix’s resident mezzo-soprano, she has helped shape the group’s signature sound since its formation. Raised in Arlington, Texas, Kirstin developed her love of performance at an early age through musical theater, choir, and live performance. As part of the three-time Grammy® Award-winning and Daytime Emmy® Award-nominated Pentatonix, Kirstin has contributed to the group’s continued success as a global touring powerhouse, helping to drive billions of streams, millions of albums sold worldwide, and performances on some of the world’s most iconic stages. Outside of her work with Pentatonix, Kirstin has expanded her career as a solo artist, launching her 2017 debut EP, L O V E., which reached #1 on the iTunes Top Pop Albums chart, and collaborating with artists including Play-N-Skillz and Syn Cole and writing for artists like Mickey Guyton. In 2018, she made her Broadway debut as Lauren in Kinky Boots, fulfilling a lifelong dream and marking a major milestone in her career.
(Kirstin Maldonado, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)