Kira has been seen both on stage and television. She has lent her vocals to numerous stage shows, concert and recordings. She has sung in dozens of cities across the U.S. and Europe, and performed in such notable places as Notre Dame in Paris, France, and St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy. [Read more…] about Kira Alvarez
Currently resides in: Hollywood, CA
Talia Marie is an Atlanta-based singer and actress, where she also teaches music to infants and toddlers with The Music Class. She recently appeared as Lynne in Rogers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing, and The Younger Woman in Stephen Sondheim’s Putting It Together (The Castle Players). [Read more…] about Talia Marie Aull
Currently resides in: Atlanta, GA
Eric earned his BFA in musical theater from Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX). Some of his professional credits include Bye, Bye Birdie! and My Fair Lady (Lyric Stage, Dallas, TX) as well as Urban Cowboy (TUTS, Houston, TX). [Read more…] about Eric Aultman
Currently resides in: Dallas, TX
Emmillienne was born in Houston, TX. After graduating high school at the age of 17, she moved to New York City to attend the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). She soon transferred to Los Angeles, CA to complete her studies at the AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts, graduating in 2017.
[Read more…] about Emmillienne Bellaire
Currently resides in: Los Angeles, CA
Karen is a native of Belguim, WI, and earned a bachelor’s degree in vocal and instrumental music from The University of Wisconsin-Platteville. She has performed throughout the country and on cruise ships as a singer, actress and instrumentalist. She currently resides in Chicago, IL and spends much of her time performing as her alter ego, Mary Macaroni. [Read more…] about Karen Burris
Currently resides in: Chicago, IL
Chris is a New York City-based, award winning singer and actor. He is a native of Poquoson, VA, and a former member of the United States Air Force Singing Sergeants. Chris has been featured on stage and screen across the United States, and is excited to be returning for his second Cornerstone tour. [Read more…] about Christopher David Harris
Currently resides in: New York City, NY
Christie hails from St. Louis, MO, and is a first-time member of The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in voice from Truman State University, and a master’s degree in gerontology from Western Illinois University. [Read more…] about Christie Hart
Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO
Emily is thrilled to be joining her second tour of The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass! Originally from a small town in North Dakota, Emily studied at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York. [Read more…] about Emily Hettervig
Currently resides in: New York City, NY
Dot is a graduate of Valparaiso University with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in music. At Valpo, she sang in the University and Chamber Choirs under the direction of Dr. Larry Fleming with whom she performed on a European tour participating in the International Church Music Festival. [Read more…] about Dot Kontak
Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO
Gary practices emergency medicine in St. Louis, MO. He holds degrees from Valparaiso University, St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed a family medicine residency at Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL. He is a retired U.S. Navy Captain.
[Read more…] about Gary Lessmann
Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO
Robert, a native of Battle Creek, MI, earned his master’s degree in music education from Grand Valley State University (Allendale, MI). On land, he most recently performed the role of Hud in the 50th anniversary concert of Hair, starring Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis and Remember Jones.
At sea, he was featured in Broadway’s After Midnight on Norwegian Cruise Lines, starring Tony nominee Brenda Braxton, Marva Hicks and Sharon Wilkins.
Robert is best recognized for his cabaret shows The Soul Music Experience, and L.O.V.E. Previous performance credits include Belize in Angels in America, and Fred in Smokey Joe’s Cafe.
I am only one, but still I am one.
Currently resides in: Battle Creek, MI
Joe is a native of St Louis, MO, and studied at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). He sang with the University singers at UMSL, and played the role of Sancho Panza in Man of La Mancha; Pozzo in El Capitan; the Defendant in Trial By Jury; the boyfriend in The Boyfriend, Sailor 3 and a Nazi in Cabaret; and Henry in Joshua’s Boots.
He studied voice with Dr. Mark Madsen, and was twice named all-collegiate singer. Joe is the lead singer in a popular band called Big Ticket Blues Band. He currrently teaches voice lessons, and is the label representative for Wah Studios in St. Louis, MO.
Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO
Stephanie, an EMC musical theater artist and singer from Philadelphia is pleased to perform once again with The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass. She received her bachelor’s degree in theater from DeSales University (Center Valley, PA). [Read more…] about Stephanie Rubeo
Currently resides in: Philadelphia, PA
Christian is a recent graduate of Blinn College (Brenham, TX) with an Associate’s degree in drama and theater. He was cast in the roles of Jonny in Zombie Prom, Akela in Junglebook, and Mr. Cocker in Back to the 80s. With a passion for music, he is hoping to find a career in the entertainment industry.
Currently resides in: Houston, TX
Alex is elated to be back on the road with Cornerstone for his second tour. Originally hailing from Rockford, IL, Alex received his BFA in musical theatre from Rockford University, and then performed regionally in the Midwest for two years. He now resides in Rochester, MN, with his beautiful wife, Emma, and their two cats, Cyril and Louise. [Read more…] about Alex J. Smith
Currently resides in: Rochester, MN
Will is from Rockaway, NJ and very happy to be a part of the Cornerstone Chorale and Brass. He is a recent graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Some of his favorite theater roles include Javert in Les Miserables, Doctor Henry Jekyll and Mister Edward Hyde in Jekyll and Hyde, Tom Joad in Grapes of Wrath and Dave in Almost, Maine.
Currently resides in: Rockaway, NJ
Cindy is a graduate of Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) where she sang in the Concordia Choir under the direction of Paul J. Christiansen. She taught music in the public schools of North Dakota and Minnesota, and was director of university events at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) for 34 years. [Read more…] about Lucinda Vantine
Currently resides in: St. Louis, MO
Jessica is a mezzo-soprano from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from Louisiana State University, where she performed in La Traviata, The Twelfth-Night, Orfeo ed Euridice and played the role of “Mrs. Anderssen” in A Little Night Music. [Read more…] about Jessica Wax
Currently resides in: Atlanta, GA