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Mister Kipley Educational Entertainment

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About / FAQ

Hello and thank you for visiting the website – Here is a bit of information about Mister Kipley:

Kipley Wentz and one of his puppet characters, Freddy the Yeti
Kipley (on the right) and his pal, Freddy the Yeti

During a career spanning more than three decades, Kipley Wentz (aka “Mister Kipley”) has presented top quality theatrical entertainment to schools, libraries, and family audiences throughout the Midwest and northeastern United States. At last count, he had surpassed 5,000 performances during his career.

After receiving a BFA in theater from the University of Southern California, Kipley spent many years performing sketch and stand up comedy in New York and Amsterdam. He has written, directed, and acted in numerous independent films and television projects in North America and Europe, and in 2004 he was awarded a Certificate in Multimedia Production from New York University.

Kipley has written and recorded over 300 songs, and was a founding member of the critically acclaimed kindie rock band, The Fuzzy Lemons. His children’s music videos have been viewed over 30 million times on his youtube channel.

Drawing on his years of experience as an award-winning filmmaker, actor, musician, and puppeteer, Kipley brings his communication skills, production expertise, and flair for entertainment to live shows and educational videos to supplement classroom, remote, and home school learning.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I order a personalized video greeting for my class?
To order a customized video greeting for your class or school please click here.

Are you still doing live performances?
Live performances will begin again in SUMMER 2023 with an updated version of my Safari Adventure/Safari Junior shows for pre-k and kindergarten audiences. Full details will be posted mid-January, 2023. Click here for more information.

Do you do birthday party shows?
I am not currently offering birthday party shows.

To book a performance or find out more, please fill out the contact form below. Please note the following:
-I am currently booking weekday performances of Safari Adventure/Safari Junior for summer 2023.
-Shows must be indoors, no outdoor shows.
-I am not currently offering birthday party shows.

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My Spotify Playlist

Spotify playlist of Mister Kipley Songs for Classrooms

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