Meet the creators

Meet Zandrina Dunning—a Charleston-based vocalist, concert producer, vocal coach, and host of The ZD Experience. With over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry/Vocal Music from South Carolina State University, Zandrina has made a significant impact in the ARTS industry.

The ZD Experience started in 2013 as her band, gaining acclaim for soulful performances. In 2018, Zandrina expanded it into a production company, producing tribute shows that celebrate legends like Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. By 2021, The ZD Experience also became a radio show, blending music with inspiring conversations.

During the global shutdown in 2020, Zandrina co-founded the P.U.R.E. Concert Series with her partner and Creative Director, Stephen Washington to promote Peace, Unity, and Revival through Entertainment—a response to the challenging times.

Zandrina has shared the stage with Grammy-winning artists like Charlton Singleton of Ranky Tanky and George Benson. She also serves as Program Coordinator for Ohm Radio (96.3FM) and continues to inspire through her work in music, media, and the arts.

In 2023, she was a proud recipient of the What Women Bring Award from the YWCA of Greater Charleston, recognizing her profound community impact.

Charleston native Stephen Washington is a multi-talented piano virtuoso whose musical journey began at age 5 on drums and transitioned to piano by 9. By 11, he was playing at his father’s church, setting the stage for a career that has taken him around the world. Though rooted in Gospel, Stephen’s influences span genres like Country, Hip Hop, and ’80s Rock. He has performed alongside renowned artists such as Cee Cee Winans, Travis Greene, and Hootie & the Blowfish.

In 2018, Stephen joined The ZD Experience as Creative Director and co-producer, where he helped craft tribute shows to legends like Aretha Franklin and Pink Floyd, the latter featured in Piccolo Spoleto 2023 and performed in front of an audience of nearly 2.5K people. 

His leadership and collaborative spirit extend beyond music; Stephen is also a skilled graphic artist with plans to launch his own apparel line.

In 2023, Stephen debuted his radio show Steve’s House on Ohm Radio (96.3FM), interviewing creatives like Grammy Award-winning Charlton Singleton. He serves as Musical Director for Quiana Parler (Ranky Tanky) and her band, and plays with artists like Elise Testone, BlackNoyze, and The Andy Masker Band. Stephen believes, “Music has the ability to make people communicate without speaking. It’s its own language that is understood by everyone.”