My Performance Resume

Education / Training
Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy
Westminster Choir College - Princeton, New Jersey

Bachelor of Arts in American Ethnic Studies
University of Washington - Seattle, Washington

Singing: (20+ years - of Private Voice Training) Classical, Musical Theater, Jazz, Pop, Rock
Private Teachers have included: Ms. Norma Newton, Charles Peterson, Beth Ann Bonnecroy
Coaches have included: Dr. JJ Penna, Dalton Baldwin, Karen McCann

Official member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (NATS) - VP of Recitals

Teaching Experience:
  • Adjudicated for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Singing Festival
  • Attended masterclasses by nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the Vocal Arts community
  • Have Lead Vocal Workshops in a Choral Setting
  • Private Voice Teacher for over 9 years (SF Bay Area, Princeton, Seattle)
  • Camp Counselor for Adopted Teens through Holt International Children's Services
  • Actress/Educator around the country for people of all ages and diversities from 2001-2004 with Living Voices (Seattle)
  • Worked with and Mentored At-Risk Youth 2000-2001
  • Montessori School Teacher and Private Elementary and Junior High School Tutor from 1999-2001
Dance: Basic skills
Piano: Basic skills

Musical Theater Roles
Production Role Company
Forever Broadway Featured Soloist Herbst Theater - San Francisco (2010)
In the Dictionary Chorus NYU Musical Theater Composition Program-Wkshp./Au Yong & Peters (2005)
Into The Woods Little Red Ridinghood Repertory Actors Theatre (2004)
China Dolls Wei (Understudy) Wait What Productions (2003)
Miss Minidoka, 1943 Chieko Repertory Actor's Theater (2000/2001)
Blue Nocturne Chorus Person #3 Annex Theater (2000)
The Fantasticks Luisa Northwest Asian American Theater (2000)
Once Upon A Mattress Lady Merrill Arts West Playhouse (1999)
West Side Story Maria Northwest Asian American Theater (1999)
Kiss Me Kate Ensemble Carco Theater (1991)

Opera/Operetta Roles
Production Role Company
The Reluctant Dragon The Boy Whittier College (1995)

Choral Roles
Production Role Company
Holiday Concert Chorus Westminster Symphonic Choir (2004)
Anton Armstrong, conductor - Princeton University Chapel
BRAHMS: Ein Deutsches Requiem Chorus Westminster Symphonic Choir (2004)
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Dresden Philharmonic - Avery Fisher Hall Lincoln Center (NYC)
BRAHMS: Ein Deutsches Requiem Chorus Westminster Symphonic Choir (2004)
Neeme Järvi, conductor New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - NJPAC and Trenton War Memorial
BERLIOZ: La Damnation de Faust Chorus Westminster Symphonic Choir (2005)
Charles Dutoit, conductor NY Philharmonic - Avery Fisher Hall Lincoln Center (NYC)
Westminster Choir College Commencement Graduation Ceremony Chorus Westminster Symphonic Choir (2005)
Conductors: Dr. Andrew Megill, Dr. Sun Min Lee, and Dr. James Jordan - Princeton University Chapel

Theatrical Roles
Production Role Company
Audition Antics Marti/Suzie Wong Repertory Actors Theatre (2000 Fringe)
Book of Liz Oxana/Cecily/Ms. Foxley Repertory Actors Theatre (2003 Fringe)
The Day They Shot John Lennon Sally Repertory Actors Theatre (2002 Fringe)
Joy Luck Club Jing Mei (June) Repertory Actors Theatre (2003)
Kiss Me Kate Ensemble Carco Summer Theater (1991)
More All In The Timing Dawn/Amy/Flora Actors Theatre (2001 Fringe)
The Overgrown Path A Japanese Student Empty Space Theater (1986)
Romeo and Juliet Juliet Stepping Stone Productions (2002)
Sex In Seattle, episode 5 Shari Sex In Seattle Productions (2002)
Within The Silence Emiko Living Voices (2001-2004)

Readings (*staged)
Production Role Company
Betty's Summer Vacation* Trudy Repertory Actors Theatre (2001)
The Book of Liz* Oxana/Ms. Foxley Repertory Actors Theatre (2002)
Boy Gets Girl* Harriet Repertory Actors Theatre (2001)
China Dolls* Wei Wait What Productions (2003)
The Other Shore Shadow/Old Lady/Crowd Repertory Actors Theatre (2001)

Media/Film
  • Spokesperson for South Downtown, Chinatown/International District Commercial for TV and Radio 2002-2004
  • "Soulmates", an independent film extra, written by Irene Svete 2002
  • Co-Host internet dating show "Who's the Mac" 2001
  • Contestant on an internet blind-date show pilot "The Next Level" 2001
  • KCPQ Channel 13 - featured performer on "Mornings Live on Q" 2000
  • Seattle Komo TV 4, Featured Publicity Guest on "Northwest Afternoon" (2004)

Group Performance Roles
  • Westminster Symphonic Choir: Westminster Choir College
  • Seattle University: University Chorale
  • Whittier College: Concert Choir, Women's Chorale
  • Hazen High School: Concert Choir, Mixed Chorus, Jazz Choir, and Madrigal Choir

Other Performance Experience/Honors
  • SFBAC NATS Performance Masterclass with Dr. Christopher Arneson and Ms. Laura Brooks Rice - San Francisco 2010 (sing)
  • Holiday Musical Showcase - Menlo Park - 2009
  • Association of Korean Adoptees - San Francisco "Artists Showcase" 2007 (sing)
  • Graduate Voice Recital for a Masters in Music at Westminster Choir College 2006 (sing)
  • Poetry Reader and a Singer in a Duet for the Composition Recital of Ashi Day 2006 (reading)
  • Poetry Reader in a Composition Recital for Ashi Day 2005 (reading)
  • Repertory Actors Theatre Fundraising Gala 2004 (sing/act)
  • Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation Fundraising Celebration 2003 (act)
  • Seattle Housing Project Fundraiser 2002 (sing)
  • Northwest Asian American Theater Fundraising Dinner 2002 (sing)
  • Wing Luke Asian Museum Holiday Dinner 2001 (sing)
  • Organization of Chinese Americans National Conference Kick-off Dinner 2001 (sing)
  • International Examiner Fundraising Dinner 2001 (sing)
  • Asian Counseling and Referral Services Annual Fundraising Dinner 2000 (sing)
  • Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington Annual Fundraising Dinner 2000 & 2001 (sing)
  • 1st Place in 1998 Regional NATS competition in College I (sing)
  • Holt International Children's Services Annual Charity Fundraising Dinner 1997 (sing)
  • $7500 Renewable Music Scholarship to Whittier College 1995 (sing)
  • Representing High School League in WA State Solo/Ensemble Festival 1995 (sing solo)
  • Various Choir Solos in High School and College (sing)
  • Various Wedding and Funeral Solos (sing)
  • Superior Ratings for High School League 4-consecutive years 1991-1995 (sing solo)
  • Most Outstanding Musician for Hazen High School 1995 (sing)
  • 4 High School Choir Letters 1991-1995 (sing)