Keith Fernandez is a theatre director, performer, and drag artist whose work sits at the intersection of bold storytelling and unapologetically queer theatricality. They trained at Grant MacEwan University and Concordia University, and in 2018, founded Berlin Musicals, a company dedicated to creating full-length musicals and revues that are vibrant, daring, and playfully subversive.
Keith’s directing credits include Sinkhole with Infinitheatre, Hedwig & the Angry Inch, and An Uncomfortable Dinner Party at the Fringe. In 2026, they will serve as Associate Director on Crash at Imago Theatre. Their collaborative practice spans institutions such as Imago Theatre, Infinitheatre, Montréal Arts Interculturels, and Vancouver Opera.
In addition to their artistic work, Keith is the Program Manager of the Artist Mentorship Program at Black Theatre Workshop and the Apprentice Artistic Director at Imago Theatre. In 2024, they were recognized by YES Employment as Most Promising Emerging Theatre Producer.
As a performer, Keith appears in drag as KAJOL, blending theatre, glamour, and camp into performances that are as sharp as they are joyful.
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Which ’hood are you in?
The Village
What do you do?
I’m a theatre director, performer, producer and drag artist!
I’m the Apprentice Artistic Director at Imago Theatre this season. I’m also the Program Manager for the Artist Mentorship Program at Black Theatre Workshop.
What are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on CRASH by Pamela Mala Sinha, presented by Imago Theatre in Montreal. I’m the Associate Director on the production. I’m also developing a show that dives into the history of joy!
Where can we find your work?
You can find my work on my Instagram @keithtrevorfernandez or @queerkajol or in local theatre and performing arts scene in Montreal.
