Grace Jester

Grace Jester

Vocalist and Lighting Designer

About Me

Welcome to my page! I am Grace Jester, a spirited classical crossover and alternative rock singer with a passion for stage lighting design.

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.

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 Worker
Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
Intern: May 2024-July 2024
Student Worker: March 2024 – May 2025
Freelancer: May 2025-Present

Lighting Assistant September, 2025-Present
Bell Witch Fall Festival Adams, TN

Lighting Designer May 2025
Tennessee Volunteer Girl’s State 2025 Nashville, TN

Master Electrician January 2025
Goodnight, Oscar – Franklin Theater Fellowship Franklin, TN

Lighting Intern November, 2024
Nashville Opera Lighting – The Cook Off Nashville, TN

Artist Management Intern February 2023 – August 2023
The Mark Hollingsworth Company Nashville, TN

General Worker – Practicum January 2023 – April 2023
The Well Coffeehouse Nashville, TN

Song Releases

Walls January, 2025

Ocean Gypsy April, 2024

Wrap Me in Your Arms October, 2023

Match Made in Hell August, 2023


Background Singer

Annie Villeneuve
Être Moi – Gang Vocal January, 2024

Andrea Bocelli
Bridgestone Arena February, 2023

Phil Wickham
Music Video July, 2023

Matthew West
Music Video January, 2022

Education
Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Arts: Commercial Music and Music Industry Studies May, 2025
4.0 GPA

Research Projects
The Effect of Eating Disorders on the Voice and the Rehabilitation Process

The Effect of Strobe on the Brain and Viable Replacements

Little Grace trying out for Altoona’s Got Talent!
Teenage Grace’s first concert, singing Venetian Waltz
Teenage Grace preparing for solo and ensemble!
First Commercial Music Performance, 2021.
In my Bon Jovi era, 2022
Cello for Ensembles 2022
First time recording one of my songs in college! Match Made in Hell, here we come!
Matthew West
House of Memories 2022, changed my life
Performing “This is for Those Who Wait” 2023
Cello for Ensembles 2022
Background Choir for Andrea Bocelli at Bridgestone Arena, 2023!
After two long years I sang a classical piece again, 2023!
Performing Symphony by Clean Bandit
I 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, TX
Christmas Concert at the Toppled Turtle!
Loving life!
Wall Signing – Toppled Turtle
Recording for Ocean Gypsy
Recording Drums for Ocean Gypsy!
Performing Time Stands Still by Jeff Mac
Cello for Ensembles 2024
Prepping to sing the National Anthem at a baseball game 2024
Writer’s Round night at Wynot Saloon!
One of my favorite looks I’ve created, simple but beautiful.
Lighting Minion at Girl’s State TN
It’s DJ time!
Recording for Walls
Freshman Lip Sync battle
Afternoon 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 2024
Recording BGVs for Walls
Setting Up for Dove Awards Red Carpet
Red Carpet at the Doves!
The Cook Off, Nashville Opera, 2024, I was their lighting intern!
Lighting Wreaths for Lighting of the Green at Lipscomb University
Christmas Gig for Lipscomb Academy with the Best Man Ever!
ME for “Goodnight, Oscar!” – Franklin Theater Fellowship
Senior Performance
It’s amazing what lighting can do
Performing with my best friend!
My senior performance’s amazing band!
My senior performance’s amazing tech team!
One of my favorite designs CEA ensembles 2025 (1/3)
Another favorite design CME performances 2025 (2/3)
A final favorite of my designs CEA Ensembles 2025 (3/3)
Lighting Craft Night #2!
Mild Bison Fest 2025!
I Will Survive – Made it to Graduation 2025
It’s crazy what changes in a year! Lighting designer Girl’s State 2025!
AHHH!!! I’m now engaged to my best friend!!!

Contact Me

grcjester@gmail.com