Ava Whitaker

The Prayer - ICONIC, Alabama Theatre 2025
Hi, I'm Ava! I grew up overseas on the tiny island of Singapore, but I now call Louisville, KY home- and before you ask, yes, it's pronounced LOO-vuhl! I've been performing for as long as I can remember, and according to my parents I've been singing even longer than that. I love the beach, thrifting, crocheting and absolutely all things Star Wars!
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I graduated from The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in 2024 with my BFA in Musical Theatre. Since then, I've been performing as a Lead Vocalist six nights a week at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach! You can buy tickets for their show ICONIC here, or catch me in The South's Grandest Christmas Show at the end of the year!
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As a performer, one of my biggest strengths is vulnerability. My friends like to joke that if there's a dramatic ballad or 11 o'clock number that needs singing, I'm usually involved!
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Some of my favorite past credits include Fran Kubelick in Promises, Promises and Holly Sullivan in The Wedding Singer.