Kirstie Maldonado

About Kirstie Maldonado

Kirstin Taylor Maldonado (born May 16, 1992) in Fort Worth,Texas

Her mother is Spanish-Italian, while her father, Michael Cisneros, is Mexican. She is a National Hispanic Scholar and was a sophomore Music Theater major at The University of Oklahoma before joining Pentatonix. She developed her vocal and performance skills during her eight years as a touring member at Theatre Arlington where she’d learned to sing eight-part harmonies.

She began her classical training during high school and was a member of the Texas All State Choir for three years. As a four-year show choir member and dance captain, Kirstin held numerous roles in local stage productions, performing at shows around the Metroplex, including Casa Manana and Bass Hall." (quotation from the official website)

Maldonado used to date Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying (members of Pentatonix) in high school, before they broke up and left on good terms.