Meet Marilyn

Hi I am a Singer has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Algonquin Hotel, Danny’s Skylight Room, Don’t Tell Mama, The Duplex, Panache Encore and many other Metropolitan New York State venues. I also have performed in Portland, Oregon, Las Vegas and other venues across the United States.

I have been told that I sing like a combination of Judy Garland and Edith Piaf with “charm”. Other comments are “It was as if your soul was having a human experience” and, '“It feels like you’re hugging me” 

As a Columbia University Teacher’s College certified holistic health coach I am aware of the health and fabulous fun the arts play in one’s life. I have been an art teacher for 44 years. And now, I am showing my own art in art exhibits.

And to top it all off, I am teaching my own artistic 13-year-old granddaughter. A gift all around. Who would have known?!

My Experience

Owner/Art Teacher 🎨 Marilyn Benkler Art Studios 
Englewood, N.J. & New City, N.Y. — 1978 - Present

Freelance Writer/Editor
Englewood, N.J. — 1993 - Present

Art Teacher/Consultant 🎨 Ziegler Benkler Studios
New City, N.Y. — 40+ Years

Art Director and Teacher 🎨 Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School
Teaneck, N.J. — 2003-2014

Art Director and Teacher 🎨 Moriah School of Englewood 
Englewood, N.J. — 1989-1995

Education, Courses & Certifications

Voice, Musical Theatre, Acting, Yoga
Herbert Berghof Studios | New York City

On Camera Techniques
Hudson Talent Agency | Nyack, N.Y.

Voice, Musical Theatre
Singers Forum | N.Y.C.

Creative Writing and Marketing
At The Right Source | Bardonia, N.Y.

Vocal Technique, Sight Singing, Music Theory, Piano
Manes College of Music | New York, N.Y.

Certified Holistic Health and Nutritional Coach

Reiki Certification

Publications

“ Matthew and Me” | Creator, Author & Editor
Honorable Mention in Writer’s Digest Short Story Competition

“I Can Draw, Color and Shade My Own Art Book” with Ellen Ziegler

“That’s How It Should Be” with  Ellen Ziegler
Grand Prize Winning Short Story