David Jiles

David Jiles Jr. is a Black Boston-based professional actor, singer, and teaching artist. He serves as an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Voice, Acting, and Musical Theatre. Additionally, he teaches Theatre and Voice at Emerson College. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, he is a prolific performer with over 60 annual gigs and actively explores audience-performer connections. He holds roles on StageSource’s board and is a member of Actors Equity and the Musical Theatre Educators Alliance. A certified 300-hour yoga instructor, he also pursues training in the Linklater Voice Method.

• Education: B.A. from Dartmouth College, M.A. from Emerson College
• Key Roles: Board Member at StageSource, Yoga Instructor

His research and teaching focus on vocal technique, theatrical performance, and the psychosomatic aspects of voice training. He emphasizes live performance engagement and interdisciplinary approaches blending music, movement, and mindfulness.