Professional Vocalist
“Lisa Theunissen is a hell of a performer with a phenomenal technique and stage presence”
Eric-Jan Harmsen, Teatro Pereyra, Ibiza, Spain
Her career started in musical theatre, making the stage Lisa’s home from a very young age. Not only a performer, but also an exceptional songwriter; voice-over artist; actor and session vocalist in the studio.
In 2008 the debut album, HerStory, was independently released on iTunes and Amazon through CDBaby.com. During the launch, Lisa performed at over 100 UK venues and was dressed by designer Vivienne Westwood for her shows. These included GuilFest 2008 and showcases at The Pigalle Club, The Bedford and headlining the Halfmoon Putney. HerStory received many press reviews and nominations, so very exciting for Lisa’s first piece of showmanship in songwriting.
Whilst writing her second album, Lisa is exploring music abroad as a resident singer. 2009 saw her at Teatro Pereyra in Ibiza, Spain for 5 months during their summer and is based in Penang, Malaysia until February 2010 at the GSpot. Her covers repertoire includes pop, soul, funk, jazz, blues and rock.
SKILLS SUMMARY
3-Octave range voice: Below middle C to top C. Powerful voice developed from an early age for theatre performance, well developed microphone technique for studio and live performance and used to working with diverse musical styles. Accomplished songwriter. Clear spoken voice with South African and passable English and North American accents, used to presentation and hosting. Piano: Grade III and plays by ear.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Brunel University
Diploma in Creative Music & Technology: Performance in Piano and Voice, Improvisation in Performance for Piano and Voice, Aural Training, Vocal and Performance Training, Composition, Studio knowledge (mic technique, studio set-up, recording, mixing, production, synthesizers), Music Business Studies, Music Analysis, Drama
Vocal and Performance Coach
Nikki Lamborn: Scales (various), diaphragm building, breathing, octave jumps, mouth exercises, control and sustain
Pretoria Technikon
Musical Theatre Certificate: Studying the practice and theory of singing, acting, dancing and musical theatre
Southern Transvaal Choir
Vocal training and performance
Morley College
Film Studies, Advanced Composition & Music Technology, Jazz Course
Grooveworks, Yamaha & Roland
Recording, Music Technology and Hi-tech Training Courses
PERFORMANCES FROM 1998-2009 INCLUDE
- Bull's Head, Barnes supporting Never The Bride
- Trinity Bar, Harrow supporting Scouting For Girls
- Fahrenheit 55, Guildford supporting Billy Irvine and then headlining in July 2008
- The Boileroom, Guildford
- The Kashmir Klub, London
- The Bedford, Balham
- The Regal Room, Hammersmith
- The 100 Club, London
- The Pigalle Club, London
- The Troy Bar, London
- The 606 Club, London
- Fopp Record Store, London
- Bullet Bar, London
- Joogleberry, Brighton
- Aylesbury Festival 2007 and 2008
- GuilFest 2008
- Halfmoon, Putney
- Radio Interviews and Live Sessions: Eagle 96.4 FM, Delta Radio, Mix 96.2 FM, GU2 Radio (Surrey University)
- Teatro Pereyra in Ibiza, Spain – Resident Singer for 5 months
- G Hotel in Penang, Malaysia – Resident Singer for 3 months
1983-1994: School Choir
1989: The Can-Can - Dancer
1990-1991: Southern Transvaal Choir (involved training, performances and competitions)
1992: The Pajama Game – Mabel
1992-1994: Miss Hill High Pageant – Singer (sang at all the school functions)
1993: Fairytales (written by Ruth Engela) - playing various fairytale characters, involved acting and singing part
1994: Limelight (written by Ruth Engela) - playing the part of a rockstar in a band, singing part
1994: Grease – Rizzo
1995: Into The Woods – Cinderella
1995: Final World Cup Rugby Match - Dancer
1995: Children’s Theatre Plays (written by Ruth Engela) - lead actress and singer - performed at Sun City for 2 weeks
1997: Boomspruit (TV series for South African Broadcasting) - played the girlfriend to the main actor who was a serial killer
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
Resident Singer
- Teatro Pereyra in Ibiza, Spain for 5 months
- G Hotel in Penang, Malaysia for 3 months
Voice-Overs
September 2008 – Present
- X-Box voice-over for new TV commercial, product: Fable 2, South Africa (agency: Foreign Voices)
- Cummins voice-over for an Afrikaans version of Driving Instructions (agency: Foreign Voices)
Delta Radio Station
Reviewing Live Upcoming Artists
August 2008 – Present
- Reviews upcoming, fresh talent for Delta Radio with Keith Woodhouse on a monthly basis
15 Minute Club (The Living Room and Prohibition Bar & Grill)
Promoter-Performer
March 2008 - Present
- Opening and closing each show with own material; as well as MC and sound engineer for the featured artists performing
Blue Room Productions
Session Vocalist
March 2008 - Present
- Session work for studio work with Major Music
Major Music and Privately
Vocal and Performance Coach
March 2008 - Present
- Providing singing lessons and performance training for various ages
Madison, Phoenix, The Duo, Little Black Dress, Lisa Theunissen Band
Singer
March 1998 - Present
- Singer in the above function bands: weddings, private parties and corporate events
The Naked Turtle (where Victoria Hart was found and asked to perform on George Clooney’s yacht)
Singing-Waitress
December 1998 – May 2000
- Performing 6 nights a week in jazz and blues brasserie whilst waitressing
DISCOGRAPHY
- May 2008: HerStory (Independent Album Release through CDBaby.com on iTunes, Amazon and various outlets)
Recognition
* Featured on Amazon in June as 'New and Emerging Artists for 2008'
* Nominated 'Best Pop Rock Act' in the Exposure Music Awards 2008 (sponsored by TourDates.co.uk)
* Received nomination as ‘Best Female Solo Act’ for the Guildford Brits Awards 2008
INFLUENCES
Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Alicia Keys, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Mary J Blige, Timbaland, Diane Warren, Brian McKnight, Beatles, Cathy Dennis, R Kelly, Babyface, Sheryl Crow, Michael Buble, New Radicals, Colbie Caillat, Norah Jones, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, George Michael, Lou Rawls, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Billy Holiday, Etta James, James Brown, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, The Script, Leona Lewis |
