Meet Claire!
Voice, Musical Theatre, Acting and Guitar
Claire Riley is a multifaceted artist hailing from Sparta, NJ, with a diverse background in acting, singing, and visual arts. Starting a passion for the arts at the young age of 5, Claire took voice lessons with Elisa Girlando. Claire continued to perfect the craft over the years and is now a graduate of Hofstra University with a BFA in Theatre Performance. Claire has embraced a range of roles, from playing Imogen in Shakespeare’s Cymbeline to serving as both a Witch and the props master in Macbeth. Claire’s talents extend beyond the stage; Claire was a key member of The Hofbeats, an award-winning college a cappella group where Claire excelled as a soprano 1 and beatboxer. The Hofbeats triumphed in the 2023 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), where Claire earned the title of Best Vocal Percussionist.
Claire has also shared expertise as an instructor, having taught technical theatre at the Irondale Theatre in Brooklyn. From working with Elisa at the age of 5 to now teaching at the studio, we are thrilled to have Claire join our team!