Bio
Elisa Carlson is a 20-year veteran of the Chicago music, theater, and dance scene. After graduating from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music with a degree in piano performance and theater, Elisa moved to Chicago to begin her career as a singer, musician, actor, dancer, and choreographer. She was a dancer/choreographer/artistic board member of Innervation Dance Cooperative from 2002-2016, as well as a freelance choreographer for various Midwest festivals. Favorite Chicago theater credits include: Once (Paramount), Peter and the Starcatcher (Metropolis), One Man, Two Guvnors (Court Theatre), Pop Waits (Neo-Futurists), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (American Blues Theater), and American Idiot (Hypocrites). Choreography credits for young performers include Annie, Seussical, Peter Pan, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Elisa has also been a singer/musician at Howl at the Moon Chicago, The Redhead Piano Bar, Big Shot Piano Bar, and others. She is currently a company member with PlayMakers Laboratory, a teacher/choreographer for GingerSnap Performing Arts, and a Musical Director of ComedySportz Chicago!
Schedule
High-energy dueling pianos, taking your requests!
High-energy dueling pianos, taking your requests! 21+
Guy is a young Irish musician ready to give up his career because his songs, written about his ex-girlfriend, are too heartbreaking to perform any more. When he encounters Girl, an inquisitive young Czech woman who believes he could win his ex back by playing to her in New York City, he resumes writing and performing—now with Girl. As the two form their band and write new songs together, a love grows between them—one that inspires and challenges them. playing the role of Reza
Sing-along, dance-along, drink-along piano bar, taking your requests!
Guy is a young Irish musician ready to give up his career because his songs, written about his ex-girlfriend, are too heartbreaking to perform any more. When he encounters Girl, an inquisitive young Czech woman who believes he could win his ex back by playing to her in New York City, he resumes writing and performing—now with Girl. As the two form their band and write new songs together, a love grows between them—one that inspires and challenges them. playing the role of Reza