Current Teachers:
Amiee Le Doux
Amiee Le Doux is an accomplished young performer and artist, having done shows across the US. Her vocal talents range from Musical Theater, to Opera, and even Jazz, to Original Tunes. In 2020 she began her own vocal and piano studio, with the aim to help people break out of their musical shell, embrace their own gifts, and train them with lasting technique. She is passionate about good artistry, instilling joy and confidence in her students, and leading those around her with grace and truth. She is currently accepting new students of all skill levels and ages!
Cassie McDade
Cassie McDade (formerly Trabucco) was born in New York but grew up in Nashville doing any kind of music or musical theater she could find. She did her first show when she was 6 and fell in love with every aspect of the theater. Her favorite roles have included "Kitty" in The Drowsy Chaperone, "Wednesday Addams" in The Addams Family, and "Jo March" in Little Women. Cassie got her Associates Degree in Commercial Entertainment from Columbia State Community College and later graduated from MTSU with a Bachelors Degree in Integrated Studies with emphases on Musical Theater and Dance and a minor in Music. While in college, she traveled around the country leading worship and growing in fellowship with other young musicians while enriching her skills and experience. Now, between teaching voice lessons, recording demos and songwriting, her days are filled with music. She has been teaching at CYT since the Summer of 2021 and has enjoyed music directing and coaching through several sessions. Cassie is very excited to be working at CYT and looks forward to growing with you!
Elizabeth Sanford
Elizabeth was born in Nashville, TN and raised in Franklin, TN. She has been interested in performing for as long as she can remember and has been in many shows since age 9. She is a graduate from Trevecca Nazarene University with a degree in psychology and can't wait to see what the future holds!
Evelyn Palmliden
Evelyn is a classically trained soprano who loves to tell stories through song. She recently graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with a BM in Vocal Performance and a BA in History. Before college, she was a student at CYT Nashville for a couple of years, and she has been involved in theatre and choir since the fourth grade. While at Trevecca she performed in the honors choir, TNU Singers, and was heavily involved in the theatre department. Some of her roles included Hannah in Freaky Friday, Amalia's Understudy in She Loves Me, Clarin in Life is a Dream, and an Ensemble Member in A Year with Frog and Toad. Evelyn views performing as a way to glorify God. Performing a musical not only moves audience members to engage with that story, but it also teaches them more about themselves and the world that they live in. Evelyn looks forward to engaging with this CYT community and teaching kids that their stories matter, and are worth sharing.
Jeff Martinez
I have worked in the theatre world for over 20 years as a Producer, Director, Assistant Director, Teacher, and performer. I work for Ramsey Solutions in Franklin, TN and am thrilled to continue my love for teaching students about musical theatre at CYT Nashville. I am a husband and father of 2. It has been such a gift to share amazing experiences at CYT Nashville together as a family of four!
Kari Cotton
Kari Cotton was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree in Business and Communications. Beyond her daily job, she serves as the Costume Coordinator here at CYT Nashville. She has worked on over 25 shows and has created countless costumes. Kari loves being creative and working with the parent volunteers and the students involved in CYT.
Kenna Otero
Kenna is thrilled to be joining the CYT community! Born and raised in Nashville, Kenna discovered her love for theatre in the 6th grade and has been passionate about it ever since. She is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary and Special Education at Lipscomb University. With a deep enthusiasm for theatre, Kenna is eager to share her passion with the next generation. She looks forward to meeting all the amazing students at CYT and playing even a small part in their artistic growth and development.
Maggie Richardson
Maggie Richardson is a Nashville-based performer, choreographer, session singer, worship leader, and mother! Graduating from Belmont University with a BFA in musical theatre, Maggie went on to perform around country professionally. Off the stage, you’ll find her reading historical Christian fiction books, thrifting, journaling at a coffee shop, or playing cards with her family. She is excited to pass along her passion and experience for God and the arts to the awesome kids at CYT!
Mark Allen
Mark has been a part of theatre virtually his whole life: as a studio singer, a professional actor in the Nashville area, an award-winning director and a Broadway musical theatre writer. Graduating from NYU-Tisch School Of The Arts with an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre Writing, Mark has been on both sides of the audition table as an "audition-ee" and "audition-er" on and off Broadway in NYC for over 20 years. Raised in Nashville and thankfully back home again, Mark is honored to join CYT to share his love of theatre, music and Jesus above all!
Megan Hutchinson
Discovering theatre in her hometown's community theatre at the age of 7, Megan has been passionate about pursuing the performing arts ever since. Performing and working in all areas of theatre throughout high school, she then went on to earn her Technical Certificate and Associate's Degree in Commercial Entertainment from Columbia State Community College. After graduating, Megan has worked professionally and in community theatre around the Nashville area. Megan has been teaching with CYT since 2022, and loves being a part of this community and teaching what she is passionate about to the next generation (and learn more herself!).
Noel Lvovsky
Noel was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She studied acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Circle in the Square and has been working professionally as an actor, singer, dancer, director, producer, and teacher in LA for more years than she’d like to admit. She is blessed beyond measure to call Tennessee her new home with her husband and 2 children. She’s even more thankful to have the opportunity to teach at CYT, Nashville. God is great!
Samantha Shelby
Sam grew up in Franklin, TN and is a Mississippi State University alumna. She graduated with an Interdisciplinary Studies degree, concentrating in Music, Public Relations and Marketing. At MSU, Sam concentrated in vocal performance, studying opera. During her time as a student she traveled with the State Singers Choir on yearly tours across the country and had the opportunity to sing in Spain. Aside from opera and choral music, Sam continued singing in various competitions on campus and was a 1st place talent show winner, the 2019 Battle of the Bands Winner, and was an opening act for T-Pain at MSU’s Bulldog Bash. Now, she lives in Nashville and is a Promotion Coordinator. Sam is so excited to be a part of this amazing group this year and cannot wait to meet all of the talented students at CYT!
Shaeffer Diebolt
Shaeffer Diebolt, Franklin Chapter Coordinator, is a proud alum of The University of Alabama, where she earned her BA in Musical Theatre. In her final semester at UA, Shaeffer performed as Mrs. Tottendale in The Drowsy Chaperone. Other UA credits include Dr. Charlotte in Falsettos and A Player in Our Tuscaloosa, a theatre for young audiences project that toured Alabama. Shaeffer also sat on the other side of the table when she was assistant director of Little Women and I Gelosi at Alabama. Shaeffer credits her growing love for theatre to CYT. She began her journey with CYT in Atlanta at the age of 10. Some of her favorite CYT credits include Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, and Mama Bear in Shrek the Musical. After performing in 11 main stage shows and too many camps to count, she joined the team of amazing staff members at CYT Atlanta where she served as Camp Coordinator since 2018. She moved to Nashville in July 2019 and is so excited to join the CYT Nashville team and start this new journey!