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About Dionne Burkett

Dionne Burkett is a music and entertainment executive, cultural strategist, and artist manager with 15+ years of experience across talent development, brand partnerships, live events, and content production. She manages R&B singer Ainae and comedian Khai Morgan, guiding career strategy and positioning while translating artistry into real opportunities that build audience and revenue through releases, bookings, collaborations, and partnerships. Dionne’s work focuses on connecting talent to platforms and partners in ways that feel authentic and results-driven. She brings a producer’s mindset to management by aligning creative direction with timelines, deliverables, and growth goals, while building strong relationships with promoters, venues, brands, and media. Known for calm leadership, sharp instincts, and high-touch execution, she supports talent at every stage of development and builds repeatable systems that turn strong moments into sustained momentum.

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(Available for some travel.)

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Dionne's Skills

Business
  • Artist Manager
  • Artist Relations
  • Booking Agent
  • Marketing
  • Music Executive

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Dionne's Experience

I apply these skills by acting as the connector between creative vision and real-world execution. In artist management, I build clear rollout plans, shape positioning, and coordinate the moving parts that help talent stay consistent and visible, from booking strategy to content, partnerships, and performance opportunities. With Ainae and Khai Morgan, that looks like aligning their brand with the right platforms, packaging opportunities professionally, and making sure each moment ladders up to bigger goals. On the business side, I use my experience in partnerships and event production to turn ideas into deliverables. I’m used to working across teams and stakeholders, managing timelines, leading vendors and talent, and keeping projects on track without losing the creative. Whether I’m securing the right collaborators, tightening the strategy, or producing the details behind the scenes, I focus on execution that’s organized, audience-focused, and built to grow.