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Now booking shows for May - August 2023!  Contact me for more information!

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About Katie Kostner


I am a professional singer, actress, musician and songwriter with a passion for music and the stage!


I'm also a first year BFA Musical Theatre student at Viterbo University, Conservatory for the Performing Arts, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with a deep desire to learn and grow as a performer, not just today, but for a lifetime! 


I love every moment I spend on stage, and consider every musical role or gig I play training for my career.


Locally, I am known for performing live at area events, as well as for producing my own series of Facebook and Instagram Live Quarantine Concerts, leading to a feature story on Chicago's WGN news.  I've done some really cool things, including winning the DuPage County Fair talent competion two years running, and singing the National Anthem before a Chicago White Sox game in 2021 and 2022!


I have appeared in multiple plays and musicals over the past several years, most recently as Dragon in Shrek the Musical, and am a proud member of my College's show choir, Diamond Edition. 


In addition to my love for musical theatre, I play the guitar and ukulele, write music and sing with a vocal range that suits a wide variety of styles, from Broadway to current pop, rock, folk, country and beyond! From quiet, ambient music to rocking the center stage, I can put together a show you'll love!


I am available to perform for your special event!  You can count on me to arrive and set up on time, with my own sound system at the ready.  Rates are negotiable and reasonable, and will help support me as I work my way through college.  Check out the information below, and use the contact form to get in touch with me.  I can't wait to hear from you!


--Katie Kostner

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Rockin' it Out!

A recent performance of an iconic song by an iconic woman: Jolene, by Dolly Parton, Spring 2022

On Stage!

Performing "Forever" as Dragon in Shrek the Musical, Spring 2022

On the Field!

Proud to perform our National Anthem for the Chicago White Sox, Summer 2022

At College!

Performing "Someone Like You" from Jekyll & Hyde:the Musical in Musical Theatre Laboratory!

Local Media Coverage!

A very proud moment, when I was featured on the WGN Channel 9 News in Chicago for using my time during the Pandemic to create my own series of Quarantine Concerts, Spring 2020

Not Just a Singer!


A monologue audition piece I submited as a part of my college audition process, entitled "The Audition" by playwright Don Zolidis, Fall 2021  

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Vocal and Performance Experience ~

  • A Viterbo Christmas: Earth Shall Ring, singing with the Viterbo University Concert Choir, Fall 2022
  • 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 ~

Outstanding Treble Solo in a show, John Hersey Chicagoland Showcase, 2022



  • 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





Upcoming Events

Plan to come and see me on stage and at local events!

Tuesday May 30th

Warrenville Park District Senior Luncheon

12:45pm

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1:45pm

Warrenville, IL

Event Details

Tuesday May 30th

Warrenville Park District Senior Luncheon

Details TBA

12:45pm

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1:45pm

Warrenville, IL

Thursday June 1st

DeKalb Public Library

1pm

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2pm

DeKalb, IL

Event Details

Thursday June 1st

DeKalb Public Library

Details TBA

1pm

-

2pm

DeKalb, IL

Saturday June 3rd

Evolet Eve Wine, Cocktails & Beer

6pm

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9pm

Warrenville, IL

Saturday June 3rd

Evolet Eve Wine, Cocktails & Beer

6pm

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9pm

Warrenville, IL

Friday June 9th thru Sunday June 11th

Ride The Cyclone

St. Charles, IL

Event Details

Friday June 9th thru Sunday June 11th

Ride The Cyclone

Details TBA

St. Charles, IL

Thursday June 15th

Quigley's Irish Pub

7pm

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10pm

Naperville, IL

Event Details

Thursday June 15th

Quigley's Irish Pub

Details TBA

7pm

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10pm

Naperville, IL

More Events

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  


Menu of Songs

Featuring over 4 hours of music to suit your needs!

NEW ADDITIONS FOR 2023:

 

Paint it Black - The Rolling Stones

Karma Chameleon - Culture Club

Bigger than the Whole Sky - Taylor Swift

Holding out for a Hero - Bonnie Tyler

Jessie’s Girl - Rick Springfield

Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran

Vienna - Billy Joel

Déjà vu - Olivia Rodrigo

Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners

Wake Me Up! - Wham!

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac

Zombie - The Cranberries

Telephone - Lady Gaga

Royals - Lorde

Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton

Chandelier - Sia

You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette

Be Myself - Why Don't We

She’s in Love with the Boy - Trisha Yearwood

Fancy - Reba McEntire

Africa - Toto


Here's a 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


Other frequently requested songs include ~


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

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



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Past Events ~

Thank you for having me!



      

  • Wheaton Nurseries / Wheaton Makers Market 2022
  • Three Rivers Library District, 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 every summer since 2018
  • 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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I hope you'll stick around for the ride, as I continue my musical journey through life! It's gonna be FUN!


With love (and music!),

~Katie Kostner

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