Me Kai ella
Vocalist, writer, Creator & Artist
based in Auckland, New zealand.
they/them
Graduate of the University of Auckland Jazz School — Me Kai Ella’s style and influence stems from many genres. From Bebop and Trad stylings to Neo-Soul and Funk, to Alt-Rock and Classic Musical Theatre.
As a musician, they perform as a solo musician or accompanied in larger ensembles, from piano duos to quartet features. They are the frontman of 3 projects; Piece of Mind, KALOULA, and The Manfrd Project.
As a theatre practitioner, they’re currently editing and writing their original musical ‘On Replay’ in 2 acts, which they have workshopped twice since its first preview in 2022 at Harlequin Theatre, Howick.
They’re currently signed with ________ as an actor, and work as a producer, director and designer for companies such as Factory Theatre and Stray Theatre Company.
They are also a freelance illustrator and designer under the pseudonym Em at AzureSparkz Art. They specialize in character design and brand development and currently work as a designer for authors Jenifer Wood and Karla Doyle.
My Portfolio
Musician, Director, Writer, Actor, and Freelance Voice and Visual Artist!
Click below to check out my extensive portfolio in all of my respective creative pursuits…
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Piece of Mind
Next Event — Jan 24th @ Ding Dong Lounge!
The Prettiest Pop Punk Band on the scene!
Piece of Mind are a 4 piece Alt-Rock band inspired by the likes of Mom Jeans, Mother Mother, blink-182 & Paramore based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
From upbeat fun covers that get the crowd going to powerful and moving originals, they pride themselves on their energy and being the self proclaimed “prettiest pop-punk band on the scene”.
Email pieceofmindband@gmail.com to book, or check us out on our instagram below!
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ART EVENTS!
Mikaela makes many appearances at markets over the course of the year under their pseudonym “AzureSparkz Art”!
Click here to check out their market schedule for 2025.
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Me Kai Ella
Next Event — TBD!
Make your event one to remember!
Whether it be a wedding, regular entertainment, private function or charity event, MeKaiElla will get you on your feet and coming back for more!
Currently gigging their two original jazz sets…
Engage — a set of 5 arrangements of iconic star trek themes, paired with 4 original compositions
Sondheim goes to Birdland — A tribute to the broadway genius Stephen Sondheim, 9 arrangements of some of his most popular tunes from shows such as Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and much more!