My Story

Louisa Burgess Corbett

Hi there, I’m Louisa!

Originally from Bristol England, Ms Louisa Burgess is a sought after voice teacher, specializing in Commercial Voice, with a focus on Musical Theatre Performance. Louisa Teaches at George Brown College, Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts, and Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning in the Performing Arts Departments.  Louisa is also the Musical Theatre Specialist for the Big Voice Studio in Toronto, and has a busy private studio of her own.   Louisa is also proud to have been teaching in Monterrey Mexico and Mexico City since 2007 with the acclaimed Theatre Company DuboForce. Louisa graduated from the Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance program, winning the Rosemary Burns Award.  She continues to study acting, singing and voice extensively in Canada and New York City. 

Louisa has had the pleasure of performing in theatre across Canada and in New York.  She was critically acclaimed for her role in the Bravo short film “In Her Mother’s Eyes”, which went on to win the Sir Tim Rice Award at the Sarasota Film Festival.  Louisa also performed the role of Joan D’arc in the musical “Divine Heretic” for the Disney Live New Works Project in Manhattan. Most recently Louisa was thrilled to perform at the Laurie Beechman Cabaret Theatre in New York in Voco Doro’s production of the “Music of Babbie Green”.  Louisa was honoured to work with Ms Green on this wonderful show! In the recording studio, as a voice actor and singer, Louisa’s career has spanned over 20 years.  Her work has included animation voice over, commercials, show tunes, demos and most notably the re-occurring role of Aunt Chloe in Nelvana’s animated series Ned’s Newt. Louisa has had the privilege of Directing and musically directing throughout Southern Ontario over the past 25 years.  For 6 years she was the resident Vocal specialist and Musical Director for the Toronto Youth Music theatre Company. In November 2009, Louisa had the honour of being the Musical Director for the Toronto Ensemble for “A Night with Jason Robert Brown” at the Glenn Gould Studio. Louisa is a busy adjudicator for the National Music Festivals for the Musical Theatre and Commercial Voice Categories. Recently, Louisa was awarded the distinction of being recognised as one of George Brown College’s Top 20 Faculty Members, making a significant contribution to excellence in teaching and learning.

Louisa’s Resume

Education

Sheridan Institute of Advanced Learning – Diploma in Musical Theatre Performance, 1986-1989

Employment History

Sheridan Institute of Advanced Learning, Toronto Professor – 1997 to present Music Theatre Department

  • Vocal Technique Master Class
  • Vocal Tutorials (Private Class)
  • Theatre Performing Arts Preparation Program
  • Voice and Music (Master Class)

Louisa Burgess Voice Studio, Toronto Private Voice Teacher – 1998 to present

George Brown College, Toronto Professor – 2004 to present Dance Department

  •  Voice for Dancers (Master Class)
  • Music Theory (Master Class)
  •  Resident Musical Director
  • Curriculum Development

Dubo Force Theatre Company, Mexico Teacher – 2007 to present

  • Voice and Musical Theatre Performance
  • Ensemble Singing
  • Solo Musical Theatre Performance
  • Vocal Technique

Ontario Kiwanis Music Festivals Adjudicator – 2008 to present

Big Voice Studios (Elaine Overholt), Toronto Private Voice Teacher – 2012 to present

  • Specializing in Singing for Musical Theatre
  • Advanced Musical Theatre Master Class (6 week series) “Big Voice on Broadway

Honours

2007-2008 – awarded George Brown College’s Top 20 Faculty Members for making a significant contribution to excellence in teaching and learning

 1989 – awarded The Rosemary Burns Award for Outstanding Graduating Performer of the Sheridan College Class of 1989 Musical Theatre Program

Professional Activities

• Extensive studies and training in Modern Bel Canto Singing with an application to Commercial Voice Performance

• Acting and Musical Theatre Performance

• Direction, Musical Direction, and Choreography

• Pedagogy in voice for children, teens, young adults, professionals and amateur performers specializing in Musical Theatre and Commercial Voice Performance.

• Clinician, lecturer and workshop leader for NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)

• Professional Cabaret performer

• Professional Voice Over Actor

• Professional Actor, Dancer and Singer

 • Member of ACTRA    
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