Jill Senter

Jill Senter’s international theater career runs as deep as her family history. The niece of the VP of Columbia Records, David Kapralik, her uncle is responsible for discovering the talents of Barbara Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennet, and Sly and the Family Stone. Senter has studied at both the International School of Rome and La Rosey in Gstaad, Switzerland. She has lived in Elizabeth Taylor’s house and rubbed elbows with Hollywood’s elite her enter life.

A captivating performer on and off stage, Jill Senter attended Emerson College and was in the plays West Side Story (Velma), Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl), among many others. After graduation, she moved to New York and was cast in the national tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, and Hair, in addition to several off-Broadway shows.

Senter has an accomplished TV and film career as well, starting off in commercials for JC Penney, Target, and Macy’s. Her TV appearances include Law & Order and Two on the Town. She also appeared in the movies Serpico co-starring Al Pacino, Death Wish with Charles Bronson, and starred in the cult classic Pick Up (aka Pazuzu).

Songwriting has always been a strong part of Senter’s career. After the loss of her father, she wrote “Celebrate the Moment,” which was a top 10 hit in Australia. Shortly after came, “Stronger Than Yesterday,” a song motivated by overcoming obstacles, which rose to #33 on the Billboard Dance Club song chart. Senter has long drawn inspiration from the personal struggles and challenges she has faced.

Still, it was “Celebrate the Moment,” which was dearest to Senter. In early 2019 she turned it into a nightclub revue. Written and arranged by Elliot Finkel, choreographed by Joanna Rush, and directed by Tony Nominee Walter Willison, the show debuted at the Laurie Beechman Theatre to rave reviews.

Jill Senter continues to flourish in her career as a singer/songwriter and will carry on her family legacy of bringing celebrated music to audiences for years to come.