Vocal and Performance Experience ~
- Summer Place Theatre, Naperville IL 2023 - The Pajama Game - Joanne, Featured Dancer, Ensemble, Poopsie Understudy 2 Performances
- Viterbo University Spring Choral Concert, performing with the 9th Street Singers, 2023
- Assistant Director / Swing, Viterbo's Student Theatre Project production of Heathers, the Musical, 2023
- Sound Board Operator, Viterbo's Pirates of Penzance, 2023
- A Viterbo Christmas: Earth Shall Ring, singing with the Viterbo University Concert Choir, Fall 2022
- On-Stage Crew, Viterbo's Measure for Measure, 2022
- Viterbo's Diamond Edition Show Choir, 2022-2023
- Featured performer with Viterbo University's Diamond Edition show choir, Movin' to Musicals, Fall 2022
- "In character" stage crew, Viterbo University's "Measure for Measure", Fall 2022
- Resident performer at Evolet Eve Wine Shop and Bar in downtown Warrenville, IL, 2020-2023
- Regular entertainer at popular Riverwalk dining and shopping area in Naperville, IL, routinely gathering crowds and regulars, 2019-2023
- Performer in multiple musical theatre revues, plays and productions, including roles in Legally Blonde, Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Mamma Mia!, It's a Wonderful LIfe: A Live Radio Play, Edges, Clue: On Stage and Shrek the Musical, as well as multiple Variety and Talent Show performances, 2010-2023
- Vocalist for Warrenville Park District events including Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony, Firecracker 5K, Art on the Prairie and Holly Days, 2019-2023
- Entertainment for various Public Library events, including events in Wheaton, DeKalb, Brookfield, Bourbonnais, Romeoville, Niles and many more, 2021-2023
- Entertainment for popular Riverside Farmers' Market in Riverside, Illinois, 2021-2023
- Paid performer at multiple private parties and events, providing entertainment for all occasions, 2021-2023
- Featured vocalist at Illinois State Fair, performing for Illinois dignitaries including the Governor of Illinois, 2019
- Six years of middle school / high school show choir, including two featured solos in two undefeated championship seasons, 2016-2022
- Student Music Director for student-led novice play "Elephant and Piggie's We Are In a Play!", 2021
- Grade school, middle school and high school Chorus member, with several featured solos, 2013-2022
- High School participant and co-organizer of student-led a cappella vocal group, 2022
- Lead Vocalist / Guitar in student led middle school band “Perfection Direction”, performing a professional selection of notable Rock and Jazz mega-hits, 2017-2019
Awards and Achievements ~
- 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 Warrenville, Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Scholarship, in recognition of outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership ability as an esteemed citizen, displaying excellent character, worthwhile involvement and outstanding volunteer efforts, 2022
- Awarded the Quincy Jones Musicianship Award, honoring outstanding students who share Mr. Jones' boundless energy, musical versatility, creativity and musicianship, 2022
- Awarded Outstanding Treble Solo in a show, John Hersey Chicagoland Showcase, 2022
- Featured soloist during two undefeated showchoir competition seasons, 2019 and 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 Leage 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, 2019-2022
- Two time Showchoir Camps of America talent competion college scholarship winner, 2020-2021
- Three time 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
- Organizer of and performer in a virtual fund raiser, benefitting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
- Organizer of and performer in charitable online events, raising the spirits of Medical Heroes, Teachers and Senior Citizens during the pandemic, 2020-2021
- Featured newspaper interview and story, recognizing my weekly social media "Quarantine Concerts", appearing in the Daily Herald Newspaper, 2020
- Featured television interview and segment, recognizing my weekly social media "Quarantine Concerts" airing multiple times on Chicago's WGN News, 2020
- DuPage County Fair – Talent Competition Grand Champion: Senior Division (Soloist/Guitar) 2019
- DuPage County Fair - Talent Competition Grand Champion: Junior Division (Soloist/Ukulele) 2018
- Speech Team participant and member of the National Speech and Debate Association, 2018
Looking to book a show?
Reasonable Rates Include ~
- Pre-Show Consultation ~ I'm happy to work with you, and will tailor my show to suit your needs
- Reliable Communication ~ All details will be confirmed, giving you peace of mind
- Professional Equipment ~ I arrive prepared with sound equipment, instruments and back up equipment at the ready
- Early Arrival and Set Up ~ I'll be ready to go when you are
- The Perfect Set List ~ From Pop and Rock to Country, Folk, Standards or anything in between, I'll put together the perfect show for you
- 100% LIVE Music ~ All music is performed LIVE, with guitar and/or ukulele accompaniment. No pre-recorded backing tracks used
- Professional Presentation ~ From dress and professional set up to on and off stage interactions, trust that I will represent myself and your event well
- Reasonable Rates ~ You'll find my rates to be highly competitive and a good value
- Clean Up ~ Performance space will be quietly and efficiently cleared
- A Show To Remember! ~ Every moment on stage is a happy moment for me. I love what I do, and can't wait to share that energy with you and your guests
Covering Songs by the Following Artists in 2023-
Alanis Morissette
The Animals
The Beatles
Ben E. King
Billy Joel
Billy Ray Cyrus
Carrie Underwood
Colbie Caillat
The Cranberries
Culture Club
Darius Rucker
Dexys Midnight Runners
Dolly Parton
Duran Duran
Ed Sheeran
Elvis Presley
Fleetwood Mac
Guns N' Roses
Jimmy Buffett
John Denver
Journey
Katrina and the Waves
KT Tunstall
Lady Gaga
Leonard Cohen
Lorde
Motley Crue
OneRepublic
Peter Gabriel
P!NK
The Rolling Stones
Tina Sinatra
Tom Petty
Van Morrison
Vance Joy
Wham!
Past Events ~
Thank you for having me!
- Roadhouse 71, Oswego, IL 2023
- Lake Zurich Ela Area Public Library, Lake Zurich, IL 2023
- Hillgrove Tap, Tinley Park, IL 2023
- Palos Heights Library, Palos Heights, IL 2023
- Southbank Public Library, Yorkville, IL 2023
- Suzy's Bar & Grill, Yorkville, IL Twice in 2023
- Warrenville Illinois 4th of July Celebration, Main Stage Entertainer, 2023
- Roadhouse 47, Yorkville, IL 2023
- 302 South, Wheaton, IL Twice in 2023
- Buck's Pit Stop, Hodgkins, IL 2023
- Morton Grove Library 2023
- Quigley's Irish Pub, Naperville, IL Twice in 2023
- Warrenville Park District Senior Luncheon 2023
- Wheaton Nurseries / Wheaton Makers Market 2022
- Three Rivers Library District 2022
- Niles-Maine Public Library, 2022 & 2023
- Glenside Public Library 2022, 2023
- Evolet Eve Christmas Event, Warrenville, IL 2021
- St. Irene Parish Senior Holiday Event, Warrenville, IL 2021
- DeKalb Public Library 2021, 2023
- 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
- Evolet Eve Wine Bar, Warrenville, IL - Resident Performer 2020-current day
- White Oak Library District 2021
- Cicero Public Library, Cicero, IL, 2021, 2022 & 2023
- 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
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With love (and music!),
~Katie Kostner
