Nina Kidd

Nina Kidd (Nina K) is an American classical pianist, composer, Steinway Brand Ambassador, and artistic director. Nina’s scope of performance and academic scholarship span many decades. Nina began studying piano at age four and graduated from Cleveland State University in English Literature and Music Performance. Nina enjoys collaborative piano, chamber music, and ensembles.

Nina has performed at many of Cleveland’s well-known cultural and iconic venues and landmarks. Nina is excited to be making her Carnegie Hall performance debut in New York City on June 13, 2026.

Nina served as a junior juror for the prestigious Cleveland International Piano Competition (CIPC) 2024, in partnership with the Piano Cleveland organization, and the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Music Center fka Severance Hall. Nina helped to commemorate CIPC’s 50th anniversary by performing on public pianos throughout Cleveland’s city spaces as a brand ambassador for the organization.

In addition to performance, Nina enjoys history and research while endeavoring to understand the lives of classical composers and the influences that shaped their compositions. Nina also enjoys traveling to piano festivals and conferences around the world and participating in masterclasses. Nina has developed deep international connections and recently attended the 9th Vilnius Piano Festival in Lithuania, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lithuanian painter and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis.

Nina enjoys using her talent for philanthropic and fundraising purposes. She participates in mentoring young pianists such as the Ohio Federation of Music Club Festivals NFMC Piano Festival-OFMC District I-A.

Nina serves as a member of the board of trustees for the Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) in Cleveland, Ohio. She has had the joy of teaching students throughout her career through private studio, school enrichment programs, and institutions.
As a creative artist, Nina is making great progress on her first studio album and is expanding her performance career while pursuing collaborative opportunities with the Cleveland community and beyond.

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