About Us
Experience You Can Count On
Andrew Keister is a composer, designer, and technologist who is fascinated by the intersection of art, technology and live performance. Andrew studied Theatre Technology at UC’s College-Conservatory of Music and holds a degree in Music Composition from Berklee College of Music. His work has been heard around the globe with productions in entertainment capitals such as
New York, Las Vegas, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, Johannesburg and many others. Andrew is a recognized leader in modern sound design, creating content for productions and consulting on facilities around the globe. In addition to his extensive theatre credits, Andrew has worked with the Metropolitan Opera on the recording and audio production of their Live in HD simulcasts. Andrew also provides consultation on new performing arts facilities, including the Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas and the theaters at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
At our core, we believe that both sound design and music composition are forms of storytelling. Each note, texture, and sonic landscape carries emotion and guides an audience through a narrative, even without a single spoken word. By carefully shaping sound, we create worlds of meaning—helping our projects resonate with depth, authenticity, and a memorable sense of place.
Founded in 1999, Andrew Keister Designs, incorporated is a design firm and consultancy with unmatched experience in sound design for Theatre and Live performance. With special focus on spatialized audio and immersive sound production, AKD is a leader in modern sound design.
Our Clients include Disney, Warner Brothers, Stage Entertainment, NBC Universal, Gaylord Entertainment, Viacom, The Madison Square Garden Company, CBS, The Dainty Group and many others.
