Whitney Ann Kroenke

Whitney Ann Kroenke (born September 29, 1977) is an American heiress, film producer, and philanthropist.

Whitney Ann Kroenke
BornSeptember 29, 1977 (1977-09-29) (age 43)
Columbia, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
EducationNorthwestern University
OccupationPhilanthropist, Film producer
Spouse(s)Nyck Silverstein
Parent(s)Stan Kroenke
Ann Walton Kroenke
RelativesJosh Kroenke (Brother)
James "Bud" Walton (maternal grandfather)

Early life

Whitney Ann Kroenke was born on September 29, 1977.[1] Her father is Stan Kroenke and her mother is Ann Walton Kroenke.[2] Through her mother, she is a member of the Walton family. She has a brother, Josh Kroenke. She graduated from Northwestern University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Speech with a Major in Theatre.[3][4][5]

Career

She worked as a choreographer, dancer, and actress for I Sing and the London production of Romeo & Juliet directed by Daniel Kramer.[3] She has also produced several documentaries and the narrative feature The Power of Few.[6]

A philanthropist, she is the co-founder of the Playing for Change Movement, where she serves as Executive Director.[2][3]

In 2014, she co-founded Nine Banded Whiskey in Austin, Texas. Nine Banded Whiskey is a creative blend of fine barrel aged whiskeys made in the classic American tradition.[7]

Filmography

As a producer

References
  1. HighBeam
  2. Joanne Davidson, Playing for Change, The Denver Post, November 12, 2007.
  3. Whitney Kroenke Biography, Playing For Change Website. Retrieved January 26, 2019.
  4. List of Degrees Awarded by School, Northwestern University website. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  5. Major in Theatre, Northwestern University website. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  6. Whitney Kroenke, IMDb. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
  7. Swords, Natasha. "NINE BANDED WHISKEY: AN EXPRESSION OF AUSTIN CULTURE". drinkmemag.com. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
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