Kendra Ren

Kendra Ren (born in Kentfield, California) is an American singer-songwriter, model, and wellness educator. Known for her multifaceted artistry and use of multiple aliases—including Danikka, Kenni, Alieana, and Lil Lumie—she has emerged as a unique creative force blending ethereal pop, experimental R&B, hip-hop, and performance art. Her body of work spans independent music, fashion modeling, live performance, and wellness education, making her a dynamic and influential figure in underground and indie scenes across the United States.

Early Life and Education

Kendra Ren was born and raised in Kentfield, California. She demonstrated an early passion for music, dance, and psychology, which shaped her eclectic career path. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Concordia University in Portland, Oregon. While completing her academic studies, she also pursued intensive musical training, studying:

  • Music at Lewis & Clark College

  • Electronic Music Production at Garnish Music Academy

  • Music Theory, Music Production, and the Music Industry at Northeastern University

Music Career

Ren’s sonic identity is expressed through four distinct monikers:

As Danikka

Danikka is her earliest known alias, often associated with alternative R&B, spacey vocals, and esoteric lyricism.
Danikka on Spotify

Key Tracks:


As Kenni

The Kenni project explores rhythm-forward productions—blending trap, pop, and experimental sounds. Her 2020 debut album Good Consience was praised for its fearless tone and emotional vulnerability.
Kenni on Spotify

Key Releases:

As Alieana

Alieana is Kendra's most prominent and publicly recognized alias, under which she blends ethereal synth-pop, glitch, club, and ambient influences.
Alieana on Spotify

Key Tracks:

  • “Element” – Single

  • “Glass Skin” – Single (2025)

  • “Respect” – Single (2024)

  • “Introspection” – Single

  • Ascending EP

    • Ascending (Acoustic)

    • Ascending (House Remix)

    • Ascending (Spedup)

She performed on the Justice Tour in 2025, sharing stages with artists like CHXPO, LIL GOTIT, JOURDAN JADE, B LEGIT, and TH3mysticmisfit.

As Lil Lumie

Lil Lumie showcases her introspective and spiritual side, touching on themes of transformation and inner light.
Lil Lumie on Spotify

Key Tracks:

  • “Temporary” – Single

  • “Awakening” – Single

  • “Magic” – Single (featured in Fame Magazine)

📈 Major Streaming Achievement

Kendra Ren achieved a significant career milestone with the track “All Around the World”, a collaboration with Yngsolomon, which surpassed 250,000 streams on Spotify—an important indicator of her international reach and fanbase growth.

Tours & Festival Appearances

  • Justice Tour (2025) – Headlined as Alieana alongside CHXPO, Cruch Calhoun, and others

  • Westcoast Tour (2022) – With Yngsolomon, MysticMisfit, and Lil Lumie

  • Mor.Movements Tour – Collaboration with the performance collective Mor.Movements

  • Gaia Nights Festival – Known for her immersive, experimental stage presence blending dance, costume, and live vocals

Collaborations

  • Cruch Calhoun – New Jersey rapper known for gritty, lyrical hip-hop

  • Yngsolomon – Spiritual trap and rap artist

  • LS-Dom – Experimental producer

  • MysticMisfit – Multidisciplinary performance and music group

Modeling Career

As a model, Kendra Ren has been featured in indie fashion campaigns, underground fashion shows, and ethereal editorial shoots. Her style is characterized by futuristic femininity, surreal elements, and Afro-Indigenous fusion aesthetics. She has modeled for:

  • Alternative fashion lines

  • Music branding materials

  • Festival editorials and cover shoots

Kendra Ren has built a notable modeling portfolio alongside her music and wellness work. She has worked as both a fashion model and brand ambassador for several independent and lifestyle brands, known for her surreal, futuristic, and genre-fluid aesthetic.

Modeling and Brand Ambassador Roles:

  • Weirdo Fresh (2020 – Current)
    Represented the brand in editorial campaigns, photoshoots, and live events. Known for blending streetwear with avant-garde visuals, Kendra helped expand the brand’s visibility in fashion and music spaces.

  • Fairy Gang (2020 – Current)
    As the founder and creative director of Fairy Gang, Kendra not only modeled for the brand but also served as a visual storyteller and curator. The brand merges fantasy with empowerment and spirituality, often showcased through ethereal shoots and festival-inspired looks.

  • Pastry’s (2021)
    Modeled in promotional campaigns promoting holistic lifestyle and wellness fashion. Her role emphasized natural beauty, body positivity, and conscious cannabis consumption through fashion-forward campaigns.

These collaborations reflect her distinct personal brand—melding mystical femininity, community activism, and underground fashion. Her modeling work has been featured in brand lookbooks, event installations, and music-related campaigns, often overlapping with her work as a performer.


Wellness and Fitness Background

In addition to her music and modeling career, Kendra is a certified wellness practitioner with deep roots in mind-body education. Her certifications and specialties include:

  • 600-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) – from AstaYoga in San Francisco and Yoga For Life in Portland

  • Certified Flexibility Coach

  • Pole Dance Instructor – with additional training in sensual movement and performance conditioning

She has taught yoga and flexibility workshops in the Bay Area and Portland, blending movement therapy with performance and somatic healing techniques.

Artistic Themes

Ren’s work centers on themes such as:

  • Transformation and identity

  • Inner divinity and mysticism

  • Feminine power and softness

  • Experimental aesthetics and genre deconstruction

Her live performances are often described as “immersive ritual experiences,” incorporating lighting, costumes, dance, and interactive moments with the audience.

Discography Summary

As Danikka

  • “Shifting Paradigms” – Single

  • “Hometown Girl” (ft. Air Everyneeds)

As Kenni

  • Vibe Check – Album (2024)

As Alieana

  • “Element” – Single

  • “Glass Skin” – Single (2025)

  • “Respect” – Single

  • “Introspection” – Single

  • Ascending – EP (Acoustic, House Remix, Spedup)

As Lil Lumie

  • “Temporary” – Single

  • “Awakening” – Single

  • “Magic” – Single

Streaming Milestone

  • “All Around the World” (with Yngsolomon) – 250,000+ streams

Online Presence

Legacy

Kendra Ren stands as a pioneering artist who bridges the gap between music, healing, modeling, and activism. With a vision rooted in authenticity, resilience, and divine femininity, she continues to inspire a growing audience across genres and platforms.