Hello! And welcome to my page! I am Grace Jester, a spirited classical crossover singer and stage lighting designer hailing from Pennsylvania and Texas.
When I was in middle school, I began classical training. After years of honing my skills, I decided to start expanding into other styles when I went to college. Despite my love for exploring new genres and vocal techniques, my classical foundations remain close to my heart and are the basis for everything I do.
My junior year of college I started stage lighting design. I believe it has given me a unique perspective on performance that allows me to design a compelling stage, drawing listeners further into the world of the story.
Through my theatric, melodic and heartfelt performances, I hope to connect with others and provide a sense of hope and escape from the hardships of daily life.
May music be the special language that crosses all man-made boundaries and unites us.
Work Experience
Entertainment and Technical Services Student Worker Lipscomb University Intern: May 2024-July 2024 Student Worker: March 2024 – Present Nashville, TN – On-site
Master Electrician Goodnight, Oscar – Franklin Theater Fellowship January 2025 Franklin, TN – On-site
Intern Nashville Opera Lighting – The Cook Off November 2024 Nashville, TN – On-site
Intern The Mark Hollingsworth Company Feb 2023 – Aug 2023 Nashville, TN – On-site
General Worker – Practicum The Well Coffeehouse Jan 2023 – Apr 2023 Nashville, TN – On-site
Background Singer – Andrea Bocelli
Background Singer – Gang vocals in Annie Villeneuve’s Être Moi
Background Singer – Matthew West Music Video
Background Singer – Phil Wickham Music Video
Little Grace trying out for Altoona’s Got Talent!Teenage Grace’s first concert, singing Venetian WaltzTeenage Grace preparing for solo and ensemble!First Commercial Music Performance, 2021.In my Bon Jovi era, 2022Cello for Ensembles 2022First time recording one of my songs in college! Match Made in Hell, here we come!Matthew WestHouse of Memories 2022, changed my lifePerforming “This is for Those Who Wait” 2023Cello for Ensembles 2022Background Choir for Andrea Bocelli at Bridgestone Arena, 2023!After two long years I sang a classical piece again, 2023!Performing Symphony by Clean BanditI think I had just made a bad joke, haha!Recording Wrap Me in Your Arms with Zach and Jon!Recording cello for Wrap Me in Your Arms!Performing Ocean Gypsy by Reneissance!Got to do a little hair toss every now and then, haha!Recording BGVs and Gang Vocals for Être Moi by Annie Villeneuve!Prepping to play flamenco at the Toppled Turtle in Dumas, TXChristmas Concert at the Toppled Turtle!Loving life!Wall Signing – Toppled TurtleRecording for Ocean GypsyRecording Drums for Ocean Gypsy!Performing Time Stands Still by Jeff MacCello for Ensembles 2024Prepping to sing the National Anthem at a baseball game 2024Writer’s Round night at Wynot Saloon!One of my favorite looks I’ve created, simple but beautiful.Lighting Minion at Girl’s State TNIt’s DJ time!Recording for WallsFreshman Lip Sync battleAfternoon gig with some pretty cool dudes!Early mornings in lighting with some awesome ladies!The Tau Phi Cowboy Show!Running lights for Bridge Ministry.Lighting Craft Night! We made mini wind chimes out of a stage light!The Gathering, Lipscomb University 2024Recording BGVs for WallsSetting Up for Dove Awards Red CarpetRed Carpet at the Doves!The Cook Off, Nashville Opera, 2024, I was their lighting intern!Lighting Wreaths for Lighting of the Green at Lipscomb UniversityChristmas Gig for Lipscomb Academy with the Best Man Ever!ME for “Goodnight, Oscar!” – Franklin Theater Fellowship
