Danny Maseng

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Danny Maseng is a multi-talented performer based in New York City, New York. An actor, singer and writer, Maseng is particularly well known as a composer of contemporary Jewish Liturgical music. He has released over a dozen albums and appeared as a guest star on numerous television shows including Law & Order and One Life to Live.

Maseng was born in Israel to an American Jewish mother and a Norwegian-American Lutheran father. He came to America from Israel in the 1970's to star on Broadway in the musical Only Fools are Sad and decided to stay. He went on to star in theater productions around the country before becoming involved in the Jewish Music scene.

In addition to his performing, Maseng helped found and run the Steven Spielberg Theater Fellowships and also served as the Artistic Director of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute in California.