Carissa Ferguson is currently located in Tuscaloosa, AL finishing up her BFA in Musical Theatre at The University of Alabama with an expected graduation of May 2024. She is a classically trained soprano with strong cross-training in pop/rock, contemporary musical theatre, and country styles. Carissa considers herself a well-rounded performer and natural born leader who is willing to try new things, work hard, and constantly ask, “how can I help?”
Aside from performing, Carissa has a strong passion for media creation and has owned her own business as a professional voice-over artist, singer, and ugc creator through the Fiverr platform since she was 16 years old. She also has a passion for writing and teaching and is pursuing an English minor to further those interests.
In her free time, Carissa can be found chatting on the phone with her mom, serving UA as Alpha Psi Omega’s President, doing hot yoga, reading dystopian fiction, or binge watching Friends, Gilmore Girls, and Suits.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Student Blogger: Carissa Ferguson
First Show:
The Wizard of OzFavorite Show:
Bandstand
Student Blog: Two Tips for a Totally Awesome College Experience
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024
From my perspective, there is one crucial way to stay afloat in college - organization and planning. It took me a while to get to where I am today, but as a second semester senior, I feel confident that I can navigate whatever chaos gets thrown my way. Using trial and error, I was able to find a few specific tools to assist me in my crazy everyday life.
Student Blog: A Small Glimpse of Senior Year as a Musical Theatre Major
March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
It feels like just yesterday I was arriving at The University of Alabama’s campus in my pink, cloth mask with bright eyes and big dreams for the next four years of my life. If only that freshman girl could see me now as I’m settling into my last semester of senior year. Things are busy, but I am slowly knocking things off my very last academic 'to do list.'
Student Blog: How Meal Prepping Can Change Your Artistry For The Better
February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
One habit I've picked up during my time as a BFA Musical Theatre student is meal prepping. I know... eye roll. I'm sure to the non-meal-prepper; this whole blog might sound like the nagging mom who cries, 'Make sure you eat the carrots and broccoli I packed!' as she drops her son off at elementary school. But as an emerging artist, I've slowly realized how much the theatre industry prioritizes work over the value of a healthy human.
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