Vocal and Performance Experience ~
- Resident performer at Evolet Eve Wine Shop and Bar in downtown Warrenville, IL
- Regular entertainer at popular Riverwalk dining and shopping area in Naperville, IL, routinely gathering crowds and regulars
- 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
- Vocalist for Warrenville Park District events including Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony, Firecracker 5K, Art on the Prairie and Holly Days
- Entertainment for various Cook and DuPage County Public Library events, including events in Wheaton, DeKalb, Cicero, Brookfield, Bourbonnais, Romeoville, Minooka and Niles, Illinois
- Entertainment for popular Riverside Farmers Market in Riverside, Illinois
- Paid performer at multiple private parties and events, providing entertainment for all occasions
- Featured vocalist at Illinois State Fair, performing for Illinois dignitaries including the Governor of Illinois
- Six years of middle school / high school show choir, including two featured solos in two undefeated championship seasons
- Student Music Director for student-led novice play "Elephant and Piggie's We Are In a Play!"
- Grade school, middle school and high school Chorus member, with several featured solos
- High School participant and co-organizer of student-led a cappella vocal group
- Lead Vocalist / Guitar in student led middle school band “Perfection Direction”, performing a professional selection of notable Rock and Jazz mega-hits
Awards and Achievements ~
- 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 soon to come, 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
- Two time Showchoir Camps of America talent competion college scholarship winner
- Three time ILMEA Selected Vocalist (Illinois Music Education Association)
- Developer and manager of professional YouTube Channel, featuring self-produced music videos and other original content
- Organizer of and performer in a virtual fund raiser, benefitting Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Organizer of and performer in charitable online events, raising the spirits of Medical Heroes, Teachers and Senior Citizens during the pandemic
- Featured newspaper interview and story, recognizing my weekly social media "Quarantine Concerts", appearing in the Daily Herald Newspaper
- Featured television interview and segment, recognizing my weekly social media "Quarantine Concerts" aired multiple times on Chicago's WGN News
- 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
Looking to book a show?
Reasonable Rates Include ~
- Pre-Show Consultation ~ I'm happy to work with you, and will work hard to 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
Menu of Songs
From Pop and Rock, to Country, Standards and everything in between, I've got a show for you!
NEW FOR 2022!
Black Horse and the Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
Stronger - Kelly Clarkson
Blackbird - Paul McCartney
All I Ask - Adele
What About Us - P!NK
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
Hand in My Pocket - Alanis Morissette
WITH NEW SONGS BEING ADDED WEEKLY!
Here's the set list from one of my most requested hour long shows, featuring vocals, guitar and one short featured ukulele segment. All music is live! ~
Brighter Than The Sun - Colbie Caillat
Riptide - Vance Joy
Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker
Take Me Home, Country Roads ~ John Denver
Counting Stars - OneRepublic
drivers license ~ Olivia Rodrigo
Hey, Soul Sister ~ Train
Bare Necessities - Disney's "The Jungle Book"
Little Surfer Girl - The Beach Boys
House of the Rising Sun ~ The Animals
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Hallelujah ~ Leonard Cohen
That's Alright Mama ~ Elvis Presley
Songbird - Fleetwood Mac
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Some other frequently requested songs include ~
Stand By Me ~ Ben E. King
Let it Be ~ The Beatles
Red - Taylor Swift
Brave ~ Sara Bareilles
Perfect ~ Ed Sheeran
Hey There Delilah ~ Plain White T's
Girls Just Want to Have Fun ~ Cyndi Lauper
Home Sweet Home ~ Motley Crue
Cups ~ Anna Kendrick
Sunflower ~ Post Malone
Somebody You Loved ~ Lewis Capaldi
Proud Mary ~ Tina Turner
Ocean Eyes ~ Billie Eilish
Past Events ~
Thank you for having me!
- Wheaton Nurseries / Wheaton Makers Market 2022
- Minooka Public Library, 2022
- Niles-Maine Public Library, 2022
- Riverside Farmers' Market 2021 & 2022
- Glenside Public Library 2022
- Evolet Eve Christmas Event 2021
- St. Irene Parish Senior Holiday Event 2021
- DeKalb Public Library 2021
- Warrenville Historical Society "Cemetery Walk" 2021
- Wheaton Public Library 2021
- Warrenville Park District "Art on the Prairie" Art and Music Fesitival 2021 & 2022
- Bourbonnais Public Library 2021
- Brookfield Public Library 2021 & 2022
- Evolet Eve Wine Bar - Resident Performer since 2020
- White Oak Library District 2021
- Cicero Public Library, 2021 & 2022
- Riverside Farmers' Market 2021 & 2022
- Chicago White Sox 2021 & 2022
- Warrenville Firecraker 5K 2021
- Naperville Riverwalk - Busking in Naperville since 2019
- St. Irene Religious Education Program 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
