Ava Kay
Gold-certified BIPOC creator and multi-hyphenate talent — singer, songwriter, film composer, and producer. A Women in the Studio National Accelerator (2021) and Canadian Film Centre alum (Slaight Music Residency, 2016), with a Mark Award nomination for Best Indie Album (2018). CASMA Award nominee for Best Original Song (2025). Co-founder of internationally acclaimed electronic duo Boss & Swan, with over 40M streams and 50+ global placements across networks like Cartoonio, Max, CBC, MNBC, and PBS. Currently composing for Barney’s World and Thomas & Friends (Mattel). Serves as a FACTOR and CASMA jury member. Holds a Psychology degree from York University.
EXPERIENCE / ABILITIES
Animation, Children, Comedy, Commercials, Documentary, Drama, Horror, Series - Mini
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
Composer, Lyricist, Music Producer, Songwriter
LANGUAGE
English
PERFORMING RIGHTS SOCIETIES
SOCAN, ASCAP
MECHANICAL RIGHTS SOCIETIES
CMRRA
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE / INFORMATION
Songwriter and composer, Ava creates everything from cinematic scores to pop and classic songs — writing, producing, performing lead and background vocals, and playing piano with artistry and range.
