Katie Kostner
Singer ~ Actress ~ Gigging Musician
Katie Kostner ~ Actress
Thank you for your interest in Katie Kostner, Actress!
Below you will find my current Theatrical Resume, Musical Theatre Videos and some On Stage Photos.
Coming Soon:
Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre Reels!
Photo Credit ~ @jlt_photo
"Tarzan: The Stage Musical" ~ Jane
WeGo Community Theatre ~ 2024
Directed by ~ Jamee Kenney
Feel free to download my Theatrical Headshot and Resume!
For questions regarding my resume, audition requests and more, please click below:
On stage ~
"These Shining Lives" ~
Pearl Payne
Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts ~ 2025
Directed by ~ James Stabp
Photo Credit ~ @connormartin.photography
"Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead" ~
Hamlet
Viterbo Conservatory for the Performing Arts ~ 2024
Directed by ~ Benjamin Gonzales
Photo Credit ~ Heidi Kloostra & Kayla Taylor
"Tarzan: The Stage Musical" ~
Jane
WeGo Community Theatre ~ 2024
Directed by ~ Jamee Kenney
Photo Credit ~ @jlt_photo
"Bat Boy: The Musical" ~
Ruthie Taylor
Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts ~ 2025
Directed by ~ Teddy Eck
Photo Credit ~ Makayla Taylor
"The Pajama Game" ~
Jo / Poopsie Understudy
Summer Place Theatre ~ 2023
Directed by ~ Barry Norton
Photo Credit ~ Gregory and Marianna Kontos
Katie Kostner ~ Musician
Thank you for your interest in Katie Kostner, Musician!
Below you will find a resume of my performances, some samples of my work, favorite photos, upcoming events, information on how to book a show, reviews and more!
For questions regarding my live gigs, or to book a show, please click below:
5+ Years of Gigging Musician Experience ~ Since 2020
- Heroes West Sports Bar, Joliet, 2025
- Bryan's American Grille, Downers Grove, 2025
- Mike and Denise's Bar & Grill, Yorkville, 2024
- Double "J" Sports Bar, Joliet, 2024
- Kindred Gastropub, Lisle, twice in 2024, 2025
- McBride's North, Aurora - 2024, 2025
- West Chicago Public Library, West Chicago, 2024
- Potter's Place, Naperville, IL 2024
- Roadhouse 38, Naperville, IL 2024
- Go Brewing, Naperville, IL 2024
- Downtown Wheaton Hale Street Tents, Wheaton, IL twice in 2024
- Brother Chimp Brewing, North Aurora, IL 2024
- Oak Brook Public Library, Oak Brook, IL 2024
- Downtown Wheaton Hale Street Tents, Wheaton, IL 2024
- Riverside Arts Weekend, Riverside, IL 2024
- Long Grove Chocolate Festival, Long Grove, IL 2024, 2025
- West Chicago Blooming Fest, West Chicago, IL 2024, 2025
- Wildflower Mercantile, Wheaton, IL 2024
- Warrenville Public Library, Warrenville, IL 2024
- Rolling Meadows Public Library, Rolling Meadows, IL 2024
- Roadhouse 71, Oswego, IL 2023, 2024
- Lake Zurich Ela Area Public Library, Lake Zurich, IL 2023
- Hillgrove Tap, Tinley Park, IL 2023
- Tasting deVine, Wheaton, IL 2023, twice in 2024
- Palos Heights Library, Palos Heights, IL 2023
- Southbank Original Barbecue, Yorkville, IL 2023, twice in 2024
- Suzy's Bar & Grill, Yorkville, IL Twice in 2023, Twice in 2024
- Warrenville Illinois 4th of July Celebration, Main Stage Entertainer, 2023 and 2024
- Roadhouse 47, Yorkville, IL 2023
- 302 South, Wheaton, IL Twice in 2023, Twice in 2024
- Buck's Pit Stop, Hodgkins, IL 2023
- Morton Grove Library 2023
- Quigley's Irish Pub, Naperville, IL Twice in 2023, three times in 2024
- Warrenville Park District Senior Luncheon 2023, 2024
- Wheaton Nurseries / Wheaton Makers Market 2022
- Three Rivers Library District 2022
- Niles-Maine Public Library, 2022 & 2023
- Glenside Public Library 2022, 2023, 2024
- Evolet Eve Christmas Event, Warrenville, IL 2021
- St. Irene Parish Senior Holiday Event, Warrenville, IL 2021
- DeKalb Public Library 2021, 2023, 2024
- Warrenville Historical Society "Cemetery Walk" 2021
- Wheaton Public Library, Wheaton, IL 2021, 2023
- Warrenville Park District "Art on the Prairie" Art and Music Fesitival 2021 & 2022
- Bourbonnais Public Library 2021
- Brookfield Public Library, Brookfield, IL 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Evolet Eve Wine Bar, Warrenville, IL - Resident Performer 2020-current day
- White Oak Library District 2021
- Cicero Public Library, Cicero, IL, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024
- Riverside Farmers' Market, North Riverside, IL, 2021, 2022 & 2023
- Chicago White Sox 2021 & 2022
- Warrenville Firecracker 5K 2021
- Naperville Riverwalk - Busking in Naperville every summer 2018-current day
- St. Irene Religious Education Program, Warrenville, IL 2021
- Warrenville Park District "Holly Days" 2019
- Illinois State Fair 2019
- DuPage County Fair 2019
- City of Warrenville 4th of July Committee 2019
- Pull Up Bars For Patriots 2019
- Kane County Cougars 2019
At gigs ~
Book a Show ~
I'd love to perform for you!
~ Bars
~ Restaurants
~ Festivals
~ Private Parties
~ Libraries
~ Luncheons
~ Special Events
Up to three hour shows available!
~ Acoustic and Unplugged (perfect for very small, intimate spaces)
~ Plugged in with Amp (comfortably loud for smaller wine bars, patios etc)
~ Plugged in with Dual Speaker Sound System (loud enough for large indoor or outdoor spaces)
2025 set lists featuring covers of songs by:
Adele
Aerosmith
Alannis Morissette
Amy Winehouse
Billie Eilish
Bryan Adams
Chappell Roan
Colbie Caillat
Darius Rucker
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Dolly Parton
Duran Duran
Elvis Presley
4 Non Blondes
Guns N' Roses
Joan Jett
John Denver
Journey
Lourde
Melissa Etheridge
Mötley Crüe
Nancy Sinatra
Pat Benatar
P!nk
Taylor Swift
The Animals
The Beatles
The Cranberries
The Rolling Stones
Wynonna Judd
Reasonable Rates Include ~
- Pre-Show Consultation
- Reliable Communication
- Professional Sound Equipment
- Early Arrival and Set Up
- The Perfect Set List
- 100% LIVE Music
- Professional Presentation
- Clean Up
- A Show To Remember!
Recent Acheivements and Notable Experiences ~
- Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Representative Viterbo Student Government Association, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025
- Viterbo's Student Theatre Project ~ Heathers, the Musical (Assistant Director / Swing 2023) and Much Ado About Nothing, (Conrade 2024)
- Tech, Crew and Production Team Experience: Sound Board Operator, Pirates of Penzance, 2023, "in character" on stage crew, Measure for Measure, 2022, Student Music Director for student-led novice play "Elephant and Piggie's We Are In a Play!", 2021 as well as multiple work opportunites at the Viterbo Fine Arts Center, including usher, back stage crew, etc
- Viterbo University's Diamond Edition show choir, 2022-2023 (featured performer), Concert Choir and 9th Street Singers, 2022-2023
- Awarded the Warrenville, Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Scholarship, 2022. Recipient of the St. Irene Knights of Columbus Memorial Scholarship, 2023
- Awarded multiple academic and talent based scholarships for Viterbo University as well as other prestigious Universities and Conservatories, including Belmont University in Nashville, TN, Columbia College in Chicago, IL and Ball State University in Muncie, IN, 2022
- Awarded the Quincy Jones Musicianship Award, 2022
- Awarded Outstanding Treble Solo in a show, John Hersey Chicagoland Showcase, 2022
- High School participant and co-organizer of student-led a cappella vocal group, 2022
- National Anthem performer at multiple charities and community organizations, including Pull-Up Bars for Patriots, Warrenville VFW and Park District, Wheaton Warrenville South Athletic Department (2018-2022), Kane County Cougars Minor League Baseball Team (2019) and The Chicago White Sox (2021 and 2022)
- Participant in multiple virtual vocal competitions, including Show Choir Famous and Broadway's Next On Stage, as well as multiple producer-requested auditions with American Idol, The Voice and America's Got Talent, 2019-2024
- Two time Showchoir Camps of America talent competition college scholarship winner, 2020-2021
- ILMEA Selected Vocalist (Illinois Music Education Association), 2018, 2020, 2021
- Developer and manager of professional YouTube Channel, featuring self-produced music videos and other original content, 2019-present
- Organizer of and performer in charitable online events, raising the spirits of Medical Heroes, Teachers, Senior Citizens and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, 2020-2021
- Daily Herald Newspaper featured interview and story, recognizing weekly social media "Quarantine Concerts", 2020
- Chicago's WGN News featured television interview and segment, recognizing weekly social media "Quarantine Concerts", 2020
- DuPage County Fair – Talent Competition Grand Champion: Junior and Senior Divisions (Soloist/Guitar) 2018 and 2019, featured vocalist at DuPage County Fair and llinois State Fair, performing for Illinois dignitaries including the Governor of Illinois, 2019
More About Me ~
In addition to theatre and music, I love makeup, fashion, travel and time spent with my friends and family.
Some favorite music artists include Reneé Rapp, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, The Cranberries and The Beatles.
Recently I traveled to London with my college theatre program, saw 12 amazing West End productions, and was able to walk in the iconic footsteps of The Beatles, on Abbey Road. What an honor!
I love my life!
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Contact Me ~
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~Katie Kostner
