Cinematic Heiress and Philanthropic Producer: Whitney Ann Kroenke

Basic Information

A Personal Window — why her story reads like a film

I remember the first time Whitney’s name jumped off a program I was reading — not as a headline about inheritance or boardroom deals, but attached to the phrase “Peace Through Music.” There’s something cinematic about a figure who carries two worlds in her pocket: the quiet, enormous hum of inherited capital, and the messy, beautiful noise of musicians in a street square. Whitney Ann Kroenke moves between those frames with the composure of someone who grew up backstage and learned how to call “action” at a moment’s notice.

Born on September 29, 1977, she’s a member of two family lineages that read like American business lore — the Walton side on her mother’s line and the Kroenke line on her father’s. Those names are anchors, but they don’t define the arc of her public life the way a studio title might define a film’s poster image; she’s taken the resource and turned it toward production — of films, of philanthropic projects, of cultural moments.

Family, like characters in a long-running franchise

Family in Whitney’s world is both dynasty and ensemble cast — each person with a role that shapes a larger narrative.

Those names read like credits at the start of a movie; the more you look, the more you notice the texture — shareholder meetings, locker rooms, stadium lights, and on the other hand, rehearsal halls, indie film screenings, benefit galas. Whitney’s life sits at the intersection where legacy capital funds creative and humanitarian projects — and she’s often the one lighting the candles.

Career & creative work — producing, promoting, curating

If Whitney were a director, her signature would be wide-angle, humanist shots — people, music, and the connective tissue between them. In practice, she’s worked as a producer on documentary and narrative projects and has been central to the Playing For Change movement, which stitches together musicians from around the world to create collaborative performances. Her credits include producing work tied to that project and other film efforts, and she’s been described in organizational bios as a founder and leader of the nonprofit arm that amplifies the project’s charitable work.

She trained in theatre — a foundation that explains the ease with which she translates stagecraft into film and event production. Early career notes include choreography and dance training, a natural pathway into producing visual and musical media. Later, she carried that into founding roles — whether that’s a foundation focused on music and education or a spirits venture that leveraged brand and storytelling (a co-founder role in a whiskey brand in the mid-2010s has been noted in public materials).

A compact timeline (highlights)

• 1977 — Born September 29.
• Early 2000s — Theatre training and early creative work (stage/choreography noted in bios).
• Mid-2000s to 2010s — Film producer credits and organizational leadership grow; reported marriage to Ben Burditt (2006–2010).
• Mid-2010s — Business venture in spirits (publicly noted co-founder/partner role).
• 2010s–2020s — Continued leadership with Playing For Change Foundation and ongoing film production and event work.

Numbers matter here not only as dates but as scope: the foundation’s concerts and digital collaborations have involved hundreds of musicians across dozens of countries, and the events she chairs draw philanthropic donors, artists, and cultural tastemakers to raise funds and awareness.

Philanthropy — where art and giving overlap

If I were to pick a cinematic comparison, Whitney’s philanthropic work lives in that warm montage where faces, instruments, and currency flow together — a montage scored by acoustic guitar and a montage that ends with a classroom or community center. The Playing For Change Foundation under her stewardship emphasizes music education, community impact, and global collaboration — projects that read less like press releases and more like humanist vignettes. She often appears at Impact Awards and benefit galas, curating a guest list that blends artists, donors, and civic leaders.

Wealth and the elephant in the frame

This is the scene every reader waits for: money. There’s no authoritative public figure that isolates Whitney Ann Kroenke’s personal net worth; estimates in tabloids and some profile sites often fold her into the larger Walton/Kroenke family fortune. The frame here is crucial — her mother, Ann Walton Kroenke, is part of a family whose wealth is famous and vast, but translating that into a single-person number for Whitney isn’t straightforward, and responsible reporting tends to avoid isolating a private individual’s share without direct documentation.

Recent mentions, press, and public persona

In the last several seasons she’s been visible as a host or co-chair at foundation events, photographed at award nights, and quoted in interviews about the intersection of music and social impact. Social media posts under her name highlight foundation work, event highlights, and occasionally personal photographs — the public persona is one of a connector: between donors and projects, between the creative and the charitable.

FAQ

Who are Whitney Ann Kroenke’s parents?

Her parents are Stan Kroenke (father) and Ann Walton Kroenke (mother), placing her at the intersection of the Kroenke and Walton family legacies.

When was Whitney Ann Kroenke born?

She was born on September 29, 1977.

What is Playing For Change and what is her role?

Playing For Change is a music-centered project and foundation focused on global music collaboration and education — Whitney is a co-founder and leader within the organization.

Has Whitney produced films?

Yes — she has production credits on documentaries and narrative projects linked to Playing For Change and other film efforts.

Is Whitney a billionaire?

No authoritative public estimate exists for her individual net worth; family wealth context ties back to the Walton/Kroenke holdings rather than a verified personal figure.

Was she ever married?

Public materials note a marriage to Ben Burditt reported in the mid-2000s (2006–2010), and more recent appearances list Nyck/Nick Silverstein as a partner in public contexts.

What other businesses is she involved with?

She’s noted as a co-founder/partner in a spirits venture (reported in the mid-2010s) and has entrepreneurial involvement beyond nonprofit leadership.

What training does Whitney have?

She trained in theatre (noted in bios) and has an early background in choreography and dance, which informs her work in production and performance.