- Friday, Apr 10
- 7:30 to 9:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm)
- John Bassett Theatre (MTCC)
About Kellylee Evans
- Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter
- Mental Health Advocate
- Motivational Speaker
An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Kellylee Evans’ life came to an abrupt halt when she was struck by lightning. She has spent the past decade trying to regain her physical health, experiencing setback after setback, until she finally discovered what was really holding her back – fear. Today, Evans shares her inspirational recovery journey to help others learn how to outgrow fear and build true resilience in the face of uncertainty and adversity. Combining story and song, her powerful keynote concerts empower audiences to trust themselves and live up to their true potential.
With multiple albums to her name and a gruelling touring schedule, Evans experienced a life altering event in 2013 when she was struck by lightning while washing dishes in her home. For several months, she worked to regain her health, stamina, and balance, however, in 2015, she suffered a devastating concussion that left her unable to tour. Since then, Evans has dedicated herself to recovery so she could get back to making and sharing her music, learning the crucial role mental health plays in being well.
In the summer of 2017, Evans triumphantly returned to the stage with her album, Come On nominated at the 2018 Juno Awards for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Evans released her long awaited EP, GreenLight, in 2021 to rave reviews and in 2023, she was chosen as the grand prize recipient at the third annual Her Music Awards, hosted by The Socan Foundation. This program celebrates and supports female-identifying Canadian music creators on the verge of taking their creative careers to the next level.