About us
Staff
Our teaching staff are all industry experienced. They understand, and have links to, the sector you aspire to work in. They can help you reach the standards expected and introduce you to the behaviour and discipline required.
Among our tutors
Our Acting department consists of performers, writers, theatre makers and directors who have worked in theatre, television, community drama and audio, in Liverpool and across the country.
Our Dance team are all specialised teachers in the styles and all have professional experience ranging from performing in contemporary dance companies, to cabaret, cruise ships and the West End. Our staff are still active teaching, choreographing and performing in the dance industry.
Our Design for Performance team consists of LIPA (HE) alumni who are experienced industry professionals. They have worked in a variety of professional settings, including theatre, live events, arts festivals in education, exhibitions and galleries such as Tate Liverpool. The team are all experienced teachers and continue to work freelance in the North West.
Our Music team consists of performers, writers and sound technicians who work regularly across a wide range of musical genres, and includes a GRAMMY-nominated musician.
Our Musical Theatre team are all specialist teachers who have a wealth of professional experience in their taught discipline, with most staff having worked in the West End. The team all actively still work in industry roles such as director, choreographer and vocal coaches.
Our Technical Theatre team consists of LIPA (HE) alumni who are experienced industry professionals. They have worked in a variety of professional settings, including, theatre, live events and cruise ships. The team are all experienced teachers and continue to work Freelance in the North West.
Chris Taylor
Careers & Progression Coordinator
Chris is a songwriter, musician, and DJ who joined LIPA Sixth Form College in August 2025. He brings over 20 years of experience as a live and studio musician, having toured and performed across the UK and Europe with artists such as Noel Gallagher, CAST, The Lightning Seeds, James Brown, Dave McCabe, The Stairs and Kula Shaker.
Notable performances include appearances at Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), and the iconic Abbey Road Studio 2.
Alongside his music career, Chris has over 15 years of experience in the events, film, and arts industries. He has contributed to major productions for London Fashion Week, the Turner Prize, Glastonbury Festival, Film4, the Tour de France, and BAFTA.
With a broad and diverse background across the performing arts, Chris is passionate about nurturing the next generation of creatives and supporting them on their journey into the industry.