In 2019, Kirsten Maxwell performed at a gala honoring Judy Collins with such notable artists as Jimmy Webb, Suzanne Vega, Nona Hendrix, and Judy herself. The legendary singer was so impressed that she invited Maxwell on her 2020 winter tour. The young singer was also one of five artists selected to receive a grant from the 2020 Joe’s Pub Working Group - an artist development program of The Public Theater.

In 2018, veteran talent booker Cathy Vasapoli—Shaffer was in the audience at a Karla Bonoff show. When she heard opener Kirsten Maxwell she immediately felt compelled to open doors for her, leading to more high profile opportunities.

In addition to sharing the stage with Paul Shaffer, Maxwell has also opened for Melissa Etheridge, Tanya Tucker, The Bacon Brothers, and Robert Klein.

Maxwell also works in Nashville where she has performed at the City Winery and the iconic Bluebird Cafe.

A New York native, raised between Sunnyside, Queens and Huntington, Long Island, Maxwell attributes her love of music to her parents, who met performing at the famed Amato Opera. Maxwell made her stage debut at age 5, and grew up there, changing costumes and styles, exploring opera, musical theater, folk, and everything in between. Her eclectic taste and talent for switching between genres remains, but she can most often be found playing guitar and singing one of her original songs.


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