Our Alumni
“Usdan was the place where I found myself and my community. I got to explore my creative side and meet other "outsiders" and visionaries who saw the world like me.”
—Usdan Alum
If you are an alum who is excited to deepen your connection with Usdan, here are some ways you can engage with us today.
Show Up
Upcoming Events
Check back soon for more details on our 2026 Events!
Past Events Gallery
View photos from past alumni events, including last year's Alumni Engagement Party!
Give Back
Make a Donation
Making a gift to Usdan, of any size, is incredibly impactful. Visit www.usdan.org/donate to ensure that our community can continue to thrive! In-kind donations of goods and/or services are also appreciated.
Become a Volunteer
It takes a village to run Usdan, year-round. It is extremely helpful when our community donates their time to support our programs and general operations. Email volunteers@usdan.org to share you interest!
Help Recruit Students
Usdan’s alumni referral discount offers a 10% discount for new families referred by a Usdan alum – a former Usdan student who has completed a summer at Usdan and has graduated grade 12. The discount is also applicable to alum who are sending their children to Usdan for the first time. The discount is applicable for our Classic and Discovery Programs only and cannot be combined with any scholarship.
Stay Connected
Follow Us on Socials
- Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram
- Join our new LinkedIn Group — Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Alumni — to network with other Usdan alum and see the many awesome and varied careers of our Alumni Community!
Notable Alumni
- What so many of our 45,000+ alumni tell us is that Usdan shaped them for the better, no matter the career they ultimately pursue.
- For some Usdan alumni, finding themselves at camp has meant discovering a new way of thinking and living. For others, it has meant answering a professional call, as it has for actors Natalie Portman, Edie Falco, Erin Moriarty, Jackie Hoffman, Olivia Thirlby, and Lisa Gay Hamilton; comedians Kate McKinnon and Ilana Glazer; stylist and television personality Stacy London; singers Jane Monheit, Taylor Dayne, and Mariah Carey; Broadway playwright Michele Lowe; Grammy-winning producer Adam Abeshouse; Emmy Award-winning conductor Michael "Koz" Kosarin; Tony Award-winning playwright J.T. Rogers; Broadway personality Seth Rudetsky; Juilliard conductor Adam Glaser; and members of major American orchestras, and dance and theater companies. And, for many others, it has meant becoming professional arts educators.
- Here's a link to most recent Alumni Spotlight in the Usdan monthly newsletter! Usdan Alumni Spotlight: Matt Kunkel's Life Changing Realization That He is NOT An Actor.
Do you know a Usdan Alum that is creatively contributing to the world and should be featured in an upcoming newsletter? Please tag them below or send a message about their accomplishments to KLeeds@usdan.org. Spotlights are not exclusively for artistic successes, ALL ALUMNI STORIES WELCOME!
Contact Us
Have a unique request, can’t find what you’re looking for on this page, or just want to set up a time to chat? Reach out to our team by emailing our Senior Coordinator of Alumni and Family Engagement, Kyra Leeds, at kleeds@usdan.org.