STEVIE SHINNICK
Performance History
"The stage has never simply been a place to perform—it has always been home."
For more than three decades, Stevie has performed, directed, taught, and created throughout Southern California and Tennessee. Her background spans musical theatre, directing, chorales, vocal performance, children's theatre education, comedy, stage management, hair and makeup artistry, and is now a Vintage Pop Noir Jazz singer throughout the Nashville area.
From leading roles in beloved Broadway classics to directing productions and mentoring young performers, every chapter has shaped the artist she is today. Today, Stevie combines that theatrical storytelling with vintage jazz, creating performances filled with warmth, humor, elegance, and heart.
Selected Theatre Credits
Lead & Featured Roles
Maria — The Sound of Music
Nancy — Oliver!
Narrator — Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Glinda / Wicked Witch — The Wizard of Oz
Kim MacAfee — Bye Bye Birdie
Claire — Rumors
Cinderella — Cinderella
Witch — Into the Woods
Madelaine True — Wild Party
Magenta — The Rocky Horror Show
Katherine — The Taming of the Shrew
...along with numerous additional productions throughout Southern California.
Director • Stage Manager • Educator
Stevie has also served behind the curtain, directing productions, stage managing, choreographing, and helping young performers discover their confidence.
Highlights include:
• Director — Annie
• Director — Rumors
• Director — Arsenic and Old Lace
• Director — You Can't Take It With You
• Stage Manager — Les Liaisons Dangereuses
• Stage Manager — The Real Thing
She also taught musical theatre, comedy/improv, drama, stage makeup, and performance techniques for children's theatre programs while co-leading a children's theatre company in Southern Orange County.
Performance Beyond the Stage
Throughout her career Stevie has performed the National Anthem at community events, appeared in numerous local productions, and continues to perform jazz standards, swing, blues, and timeless classics throughout Middle Tennessee with Vintage Pop Noir vibes.
Her background in acting allows every song to become a story, blending theatrical expression with classic jazz styling.
Additional Creative Work
Beyond performing, Stevie is also an accomplished:
Artist & Painter
Hair & Makeup Artist
Marketing Director
Production Stylist
Event Entertainer
Private Bartender
Stevie studied musical theatre and theatrical performance under respected instructors throughout Southern California, including the Orange County Theatre Experience, Saddleback College and Circle City Chorale while continuing private vocal and acting instruction throughout her career.