Kristyn Ciani

Background

About Kristyn Ciani

Kristyn Ciani is the Co-Founder and President of Soap Creek Entertainment (SCE), a leading talent booking and live event consultancy. Kristyn is known for curating high-impact performances and producing premium experiences for top-tier venues, festivals, brands, and cultural institutions nationwide. From national tours and Las Vegas residencies to luxury brand activations and benefit concerts, Kristyn has booked and produced performances featuring Post Malone, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Drake, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer, and many more. In her role at SCE, Kristyn leads strategy across talent booking, brand partnerships, marketing, ticketing, guest experience, and production. She advises clients on comprehensive event execution plans designed to drive growth, expand audiences, and deliver unforgettable experiences in a rapidly evolving live entertainment landscape. Prior to founding SCE, Kristyn spent nearly two decades as a senior Talent Buyer at C3 Presents (Live Nation), where she curated thousands of events across iconic venues including The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Frank Erwin Center, The Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas, The Faena Theater (Miami), and Stubb’s Austin. In 2017, she executive produced the "Harvey Can’t Mess with Texas" benefit concert, raising $2 million for Hurricane Harvey relief in just two weeks, with performances by Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Leon Bridges — and appearances by Matthew McConaughey, Luke Wilson, and Renee Zellweger. Kristyn is a committed advocate for the Austin music community. She served as Board President of the Austin Music Foundation, supporting education, mentorship, and professional development for emerging artists. In 2020, she was honored with the Austin Under 40 Award for Arts & Entertainment for her leadership and community impact.