Yakshahejje School of Yakshagana and Performing Arts, was founded with the clear goal of preserving, developing, and introducing this traditional theater—Karnataka’s pride—to audiences in America. Initially started by a few Yakshagana enthusiasts, this organization now boasts over 30 students taking online classes through Zoom, reflecting its success in nurturing Yakshagana talent. Yakshahejje specializes in the Badagutittu style of Yakshagana.

Yakshahejje’s programs have also been showcased at prestigious venues such as Saint Louis, Bloomington in Indianapolis, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Columbus in Ohio, Houston in Texas, and various Florida Kannada kootas. Yakshahejje performances feature both adult and child artists. Yakshahejje offers performances in both Kannada and English, tailored to the host's preferences. 

Guru. Rajendra Kedlaya is a researcher by profession and has learned Yakshagana under the tutelage of Guru B. Sanjeeva Suvarna of Yakshagana Kendra Udupi, Karnataka. He has won a number of awards and has a number of national and international performances to his credit. Hampi Festival in Karnataka, Festivals of Asian performing arts in Singapore, Woodford folk festival in Brisbane Australia, AKKA 2006 in Baltimore USA, and Asian Festival 2012 in Columbus Ohio USA are a few to mention.