Biography

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PERFORMER

Elaine works as a singer across genres from classical to pop. She tours as a singer/songwriter, accompanying herself on piano and guitar. Her music spins and streams nationally and internationally (Folkstage, Sundilla Radio Hour, more).

She has released three singer/songwriter albums. Her most recent, The Hour Before, was named to four DJ "Favorite Albums of the Year" lists. Elaine also writes and records for other artists, including Grammy-nominated SONiA/Disappear Fear.

As a theatrical performer, Elaine has performed in dozens of shows. Most notably, she co-developed a one-person show for the San Francisco Opera, and understudied a Tony Kushner world premiere at The New Victory Theater. She Music Directs as opportunities arise.

Elaine also works as a church, temple, and choral singer, classical soloist, and improvisational singer. She was the improvisational vocalist for Deepak Chopra's "Home, streamed to 2 million listeners.

SONGWRITER

Elaine writes music and lyrics for herself, choirs, and musical theatre pros. She writes intersectional works that meld catchy, fun-to-sing melodies with classical structures. She is Composer-in-Residence at the Church of St. Matthew and St. Timothy in New York City, where she writes bilingual and inclusive pieces.

TEACHER

Elaine teaches students to sing with joy, freedom, and technical prowess. She works with musical theater professionals, youth, and 9-to-5ers singing for fun. Learn more on the Teaching page.

BACKGROUND

Elaine was raised in suburban Philadelphia, PA, and Manhattan, KS, and lived in San Francisco, CA, before re-locating to her current home, New York City. She is an honors graduate of Stanford University.

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