Performing at Singer Spotlight North Shore on Thursday, July 25 at Pops Highwood

Kristi Alsip
Kristi has been doing the showcase circuit for the last few years and loves it more and more each time. Although her focus is blues, it's always a great opportunity to sing all those obscure songs you might only sing in the car! Kristi has been fortunate enough to sing at venues such as Tailgators, Espial, Carmichael's, Buddy Guy's, the Metropolitan Club, and the Green Front in Seattle. She also does theatre, voice-overs, and gives tours at the Museum of Science & Industry. Kristi is currently in Hyperworld Theatre's production of A Devil Inside which runs Aug. 3-Sept. 14 (check out the postcard at the media table!) She does the jobbing thing with the band Pursuit and has begun the formation of a blues/rock band (now only in need of a bass player... any interested souls out there, pick up her card!) Thanks go out to Kristi's endlessly-supportive family and friends. You all are the absolute best.

Lucinda Johnston
Lucinda has been singing for as long as she can remember but never took it too seriously. After one miserable year as a vocal performance major she decided to put her singing on hold temporarily. Who knew that would mean more than 10 years! After moving to Chicago she pursued an acting career that included musical theatre. Currently, Lucinda is a working actor and although, singing has taken a back seat to acting it remains her first love. After performing in the April 2001 Showcase, Lucinda, vowed to pursue singing on a regular basis. She even auditioned for a band but was sidetracked when offered a role in a great play. Now that she got that out of her system the focus is on singing. She is currently looking for an acoustic guitar player or band to work with. Lucinda would like to thank all of the incredible women who produce "Singer Spotlight". Their genuine kindness, support and energy makes you feel like you can do anything.

Joni Larlee
Born into a musical family in New Brunswick, Canada, on the border of Maine and Quebec, Joni began singing at the age of 2. Her first career was as a model and a vocalist then she refocused her energy on hair design and began her second career. She also started to write as well as teaching classes in progressive relaxation and self-awareness. Joni returned to her singing career in 1997 performing at Jilly's Café in Evanston, Adagio, Misto and the Empire Room in Chicago. She has also entertained Chicagoans at private parties and special events. Now that the music in her soul has been re awakened, her sensitivity, passion and imagination, which she calls "passionation", continues to be expressed in her singing and writing. Her French background has enabled her to incorporate French music into her repertoire of vintage standards. Reminiscent of Edith Piaf and Rosemary Clooney, her sultry sound is definitely one you'll remember. Joni is totally impressed with the Singer Spotlight band and their musical skills and she is thrilled to be returning to Singer Spotlight North Shore on July 25.

Ava Logan
Ava Logan is a native of Washington D.C. She moved here in November, 1993, and Chicago is her kind of town! She is excited to make her her second Singer Spotlight appearance on the Pop's Highwood stage. She has been performing jazz, pop, and rhythm and blues all over Chicagoland. She is a vocalist with The Wayne Michael's Orchestra. Presently, she is also an understudy for the Nancy Wilson character in the Black Ensemble Theater's production of Dynamite Divas!, a celebration of the history and music of Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, and Nancy Wilson. It is a must see show! She wishes to express her deepest gratitude to her family and friends for their never ending support and encouragement during this singer's journey…