Hello and thank you for visiting the website – Here is a bit of information about Mister Kipley:
During a career spanning four decades, Kipley Wentz — known to young audiences as Mister Kipley — has delivered top-quality theatrical entertainment to schools, libraries, and family audiences throughout the Midwest and northeastern United States, surpassing 5,000 performances to date.
After earning a BFA in Theater from the University of Southern California, Kipley spent years performing sketch and stand-up comedy in New York and Amsterdam. He has written, directed, and acted in independent film and television projects across North America and Europe, and in 2004 was awarded a Certificate in Multimedia Production from New York University.
Kipley has written and recorded tons of original songs for kids and was a founding member of the critically acclaimed kindie rock band The Fuzzy Lemons. His solo children’s music videos have been viewed more than 233 million times on his YouTube channel, which has surpassed 268,000 subscribers, and he reaches over 240,000 monthly listeners on Spotify worldwide.
Drawing on his background as an award-winning filmmaker, actor, musician, animator, and puppeteer, Kipley creates live shows and educational video content designed to supplement classroom, remote, and home school learning.
In late summer 2026, he returns to his roots with the launch of Mister Kipley Classroom — a dedicated PreK and Kindergarten resource channel featuring original songs, puppet characters, live action, and traditional 2D animation built around early learning curricula.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell the Monster Hunt Club t-shirt that Zack wears?
Yes! You can purchase it in the Mister Kipley store.
How do I order a personalized classroom greeting video?
Personalized greeting videos will be available again starting late summer 2026 through Mister Kipley Classroom. Stay tuned!
Are you available for live performances?
Live performances are not currently being booked. Updates will be posted here, and Chicago-area schools and libraries will receive advance notice by mailing list when bookings reopen.