Elizabeth Ashley Chidester BIO
Liz Chidester, originally from the mountains of Virginia, moved to Chicago by train in the winter of 2013. Since then, she has become involved in the Chicago music scene, performing in various venues, variety showcases, and festivals across Chicago.
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Liz has also immersed herself into the Chicago theatre scene, recently understudying 'Mash' in Sideshow Theatre Company's STUPID F**KING BIRD at the Victory Gardens Theatre and 'June Carter Cash' in Mercury Theater's RING OF FIRE. She will be playing 'Laura' in Refuge Theatre Company's production of HIGH FIDELITY in the winter of 2016.
Liz was nominated for Best Female Vocalist in the Chicago Music Awards 2015 and was a Midwest Finalist in NPR's NewSong Songwriting Competition 2014.
Before moving to Chicago, Liz was entertaining audiences at sea all over the Western Hemisphere on Carnival Cruise Lines and Holland America Line as a variety band singer and host.
Liz Chidester is classically trained singer, and a graduate of the School of Music at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.
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