From Broadway to Big Tops: A Musician’s Journey of Discovery with Mackenna Tolfa

From Mean Girls to Cirque du Soleil, Mackenna Tolfa has played it all—and played it well. In this episode, she reveals how staying curious led to world tours, composing original works, and becoming one of the first female drummers to be featured with Blue Man Group. We talk about initiative, identity, and what it means to discover who you are while staying in motion.

Mackenna Tolfa is a global performer, composer, and trailblazer in percussion. She’s toured over 20 countries and currently plays drum set for the Mean Girls National Tour. Previously, she made history as the first featured female drummer for the Blue Man Group World Tour. Her compositions and collaborative projects celebrate the power of music across cultures.

Mackenna's links:

Website: https://www.mackennatolfamusic.com/