B Noel Thomas

B Noel Thomas is a versatile performing artist and educator originally from Oakland, currently based in New York. A graduate of Oakland School for the Arts, she began her journey as a standout member and award-winning choreographer of the nationally recognized a cappella group Vocal Rush. Her distinct baritone-to-soprano vocal range allows her to take on a wide variety of roles across gender and musical style. She is passionate about storytelling, representation, and believes deeply in her personal motto: “Aspire to Inspire.”

Her career spans stage and screen, blending powerful vocals, movement, and heart. She was featured on ABC’s American Idol and appeared in Theatre Forward’s 2021 Virtual Gala, performing alongside Jason Robert Brown, Kate Baldwin, George Salazar, Anika Noni Rose, and more. Her theatrical credits include The Toxic Avenger, for which she received the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award and a Theatre Bay Area Award nomination, and Sister Act as Deloris, which also earned her a Theatre Bay Area Award nomination.

Whether on stage, in the classroom, or through community-driven projects, B Noel Thomas continues to challenge expectations and create space for new voices. With a fearless spirit and a deep love for the craft, she brings joy, depth, and authenticity to everything she does.