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RESUME

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EDUCATION

TEACHER'S COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY NYC
MA in Arts Administration, Expected 2020


UNIVERSITY OF MINNSOTA-TWIN CITIES

B.A THEATRE ARTS, 2015
Studies include: Physical acting- Margolis Method, Botoh, Mime. Private Voice study- Alexander Technique, play writing and storytelling.

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TARTAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High School Diploma, June 2010


FORMAL TRAINING
MUSICAL TRAINING

PRIVATE HMONG FLOWER SONG LESSONS 
MARCH. 2017-PRESENT                            
Pang Her Vang

CLASSICAL VOCAL TRAINING          
Jean Del Santo                                                                                                
SEPT. 2012- JUNE 2013


FORMAL PIANO/VOICE                    
Teresa Tierney                                                                                                
OCT. 2011-SEPT. 2012


PRIVATE QEEJ LESSONS                  
Choua Va Her                                                                                                  
OCT. 2010- SEPT. 2011


CLASSICAL VOCAL TRAINING        
Sandy Shoenecker                                                                                          
FEB. 2007- SEPT. 2011


QEEJ LESSONS                                  
Hue Xiong                                                                                                          
OCT. 2008- JUNE 2010


HMONG VOCAL TRAINING            
Mee Vue                                                                                                            
JAN. 2006- NOV. 2007


THEATRICAL TRAINING

NEW FACES PROGRAM
Rick Shiomi                      
Mu Performing Arts                                          
APRIL 2012


MARGOLIS METHOD                        
Kym Longhi                      
The University of MN                                        
FALL 2013-SPRING 2014


STORYTELLING                                  
Elizabeth Nash                 
The University of MN                                        
SPRING 2014


PLAYWRIGHTING                              
Dominic Taylor                 
The University of MN                                        
SPRING 2015



SPECIAL SKILLS
Improvisation 
Comedy
Guitar
Piano
Qeej (bamboo reed instrument), 
Sports (Boxing, V-ball, B-ball, Fball) 
Accents (English, French, Cockney, Australian, Hmong, Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Thai, Vietnamese).



THEATER EXPERIENCE 

365 PLAYS/365 DAYS: A 2017 Remix ​                 
Ensemble                                  
Full Circle Theater                                               
Rick Shiomi, Martha B. Johnson &                                                                      Harry Waters, Jr., Stephanie Lein Walseth &                                                      Lara Trujillo.


SHH...SILENCE                                
Ensemble                                  
Fire Drill                                                                
Magnolia Yia Sao Yang


TWELFTH NIGHT                            
Chorus                                      
Mu Performing Arts                                            
Randy Reyes                         

GLOBAL TAXI DRIVER                    
Sylvia                                         
Intermedia Arts                                                    
Leilani Chan

EURYDICE                                        
Big Stone                                   
The University of MN- Twin Cities                  
Lisa Channer

PROPERTY RIGHTS                        
Mrs.Pushtin/Eliza                    
The University of MN-Twin Cities                   

William Sullivan

THE TIGER AMONG US                
Lia Xiong                                   
Mu Performing Arts                                            
Ellen Fenster 

CONFESSIONS OF A LAZY
HMONG WOMAN         
Older Sister                               
Lazy Hmong Woman Productions                  
May-Lee Yang

WTF                                                 
Hope                                                
Mu Performing Arts                                          

Randy Reyes

FAMILY PORTRAIT-LOVE &  SAVING FACE      
Veronica                                        
The Center for Hmong Arts and Talents/
Mu Performing Arts
SunMee Chomet
                                                                             

MUSICAL THEATER

WORKING THE MUSICAL            
Maggie Holmes                        
The University of MN-Twin Cities                    
Lisa Channer

INTO THE WOODS                        
Rapunzel-U.study                        
Mu Performing Arts                                        
Rick Shiomi

JOESPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT          
Narrator                                     
School District 622
Ryan Delacroix 

HMONGLISH MUSICAL             
Gwen                                             
Center for Hmong Arts and Talents                
Katie Hae Leo

OLIVER                                         
Widow Corny                                 
Tartan Senior High School                              
Ryan Delacroix

GUYS AND DOLLS                     
Sarah Brown                                 
Tartan Senior High School                               
Ryan Delacroix


COMMERCIAL WORK
1985- Feature Length Film        Pa Dawb                                        Team Chow Fa Productions                            Kang Vang 

TOP 10 COLLEGE SURVIVAL    Self                                                  Hmong American Education Fund                See Xiong
TIPS  

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA      Self                                                  University of MN-Training                              Shirley Dierks 

THE TIGER AMONG US-           Lia                                                    Mu Performing Arts                                         Jason Ho
HAIR-PROMO VIDEO 

THE TIGER AMONG US-          Lia                                                     Mu Performing Arts                                         Jason Ho

COATS-PROMO VIDEO ​​


CHORAL PERFORMANCES

Belcanto Concert received vocal duet in "Niska Banja" arranged by Nick Page- DEC. 2007

Belcanto Choir-Large Group Contest- APRIL 2008

Tartan High School's Homecoming Pepfest- OCT. 2008

12th Annual Master Works Concert- Soprano "Credo" from Missa Brevis by Mozart- NOV. 2008

12th Annual Master Works Concert- Soprano "Agnus Dei" from Missa Brevis by Mozart- NOV. 2008

All Conference Choir(District 622)- NOV. 2008

Concert Choir’s Winter Concert- DEC. 2008

Concert Choir-Tartan High School's April Contest Concert- APRIL 2009

Concert Choir-Tartan High School's Graduation- JUNE 2009 

13th Annual Master Works Concert- Soprano "Domine Deus" from Gloria-Antonio Vivaldi- OCT. 2009

All Conference Choir (District 622) NOV. 2009 received a solo in the song "Let everything that hath breath" by Jeffery L. Ames

Tartan High School's April Contest Concert- APRIL 2010

District 622's Large Group Contest APRIL 2010
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Outreach Coordinator and Program Manager                                    
KID CITY MN                                          
Oct. 2016- Present


Administrative Manager                                                                          
Z Puppets Rosenschnoz                      
May 2017- Present



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TEACHING
COMMUNITY WORD PROJECT 
New York City, New York
Sept. 2018-Present

ARTISTIC DREAMS
Harlem, New York
Oct. 2018-Present


INTERACT CENTER FOR VISUAL
                                                   
Saint Paul, MN                                                
JAN. 2017-March 2018

AND PERFORMANCE ARTS

CITY OF MAPLEWOOD'S: KID CITY                                                Maplewood, MN                                            
FALL 2015-Fall 2017

 
Z PUPPETS ROSENSCHNOZ                                                            Minneapolis, MN                                        
JUNE 2015-PRESENT                                                        

  
EQUITY ALLIANCE MN                                                                      
St. Paul, MN                                                      
FALL 2015-SUMMER 2016


CLASSICAL MN PUBLIC RADIO: Class Notes Artist                    
 St. Paul, MN                                                      
SEPT. 2015-JAN. 2016


NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES: Teaching Artist                                Minneapolis, MN                                              
SEPT. 2013-PRESENT
CHILDREN’S THEATER COMPANY

CENTER FOR HMONG: Art Saves Us Choir Teacher                    
St. Paul, MN                                                      
JUNE 2010-AUG. 2010
ARTS AND TALENTS

CENTER FOR HMONG: Youth Leader                                              
St. Paul, MN                                                      
DEC. 2009- MAY 2010
ARTS AND TALENTS
PUBLICATIONS
CREATING LEGACIES OF LEADERSHIP          
Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together    
2018

"The Myth of Hmong Writing"                                      
Neighborhood Bridges Program 2015                  
Children's Theater Company: MPLS 


​"Choua Thao's Path"                                                        

Neighborhood Bridges Program 2015                  
Children's Theater Company: MPLS 
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PLAYWRITING 

RAW STAGES 2015 (honor) Finalist                                                  
History Theater, Minnesota                               
Summer 2014

COLOR FRENZY (5 min.play) Workshop                                         
University of MN-Guest: Paul Thoreen          
Winter 2014 

PEB ZAJ DAB NEEG                                                        
University of MN-Hmong Minnesota-            
​November 2012 

(OUR/3 FAIRYTALES) Student Association

AWARDS AND HONORS

"2017 Cultural Community Partnership Grant Recipient" Minnesota State Arts Board 

"BEST TALENT AWARD" - Qeej Performance- Miss Hmong MN Pageant 2010-2011

"TARTAN SENIOR HIGH’S MOST: MUSICALLY TALENTED" Class of 2010 2010

“HONORABLE MENTION- Widow Corny from Oliver!” 2010 SpotLight Musical Theater Awards 

"BEST IN SIGHT" for Soprano Solo in MN State High School League- 2010 State Section Music contest 

"SUPERIOR RATING" for Soprano solo in MN State High School League 2010 State-section music-contest festival

"BEST IN SIGHT" for vocal duet in MN State High School League 2010 State-section music-contest festival

"SUPERIOR RATING" for vocal duet in MN State High School League 2010 State-section music-contest festival

"SUCCESS IN THE COMMUNITY"- Hmong Pageant Organization 2009-2010

“1ST PLACE” Singing competition- MN Hmong New Year 2009-2010

"BEST ONSTAGE COUPLE" for performance as Sarah Brown in "Guys and Dolls" 2009-2010

"BEST SINGER" out of all Tartan Sr. High School's production 2009-2010

"SUPERIOR RATING" for Soprano solo in MN State High School League 2009 State-section music-contest festival

"SUPERIOR RATING" for vocal duet in MN State High School League 2009 State-section music-contest festival

“BEST FEATURED FEMALE AWARD” for role as Widow Corny in Oliver 2009

“BEST SINGER AWARD” (through the acting season) 2009

“2 TIMES LETTERING IN DRAMA” Tartan High School Activities 2008-2009

“3 TIMES LETTERING IN CHOIR” Tartan High School Activities 2008-2009

"SUPERIOR RATING" for Soprano solo in MN State High School League 2008 State-section music-contest festival-

"SUPERIOR RATING" for vocal duet in MN State High School League 2008 State-section music-contest festival

"SUPERIOR RATING" for Soprano Solo in MN State High School League 2007 State-section music-contest festival

"CHARLIE CHAPMAN AWARD- Made the most of a non-speaking role" 2007 for performance as Sarah Good in "The Crucible"

"3RD PLACE WINNER" in St. Paul MN's Hmong New Year Singing competition 2007

“BEST IN SIGHT" for Soprano Solo  in MN State High School League 2006 State-section music-contest festival

"SUPERIOR RATING" for Soprano Solo in MN State High School League 2006 State-section music-contest festival


DIRECTING
FLOURISH: THE RENAISSANCE OF HMONG FLOWER SINGING (2017)
Director
Short Documentary
MN State Arts Board 

SABAI, SABAI SHOW (2013)             
Director       
Theater                                         

University of MN-Lao MN Student Association

PEB ZAJ DAB NEEG (2012)                
Director  
Theater                                            
 
University of MN-Hmong MN Student Association
(OUR/3 FAIRYTALES)

SOLO VOCAL PERFORMANCES

Galore Hmong Women’s Empowerment Conference- SEPT. 2014

Hmong MN Leadership Conference- MARCH 2013

Concordia College Summer Youth Fundraiser- FEB. 2012

Metropolitan State University- Hmong Student New Year- NOV. 2011

S.G.U Veterans National Conference- JULY 2010

Century College's Asian Alliance Reunion: A Celebration of Asian Success- MAY 2010

Hmong Pageant Organization- April 2010

Safe Zone-Amherst Wilder Foundation Benefit Concert-Special Performer- APRIL, 2010

Hmong Youth National Development Conference-Special Performer- APRIL 2010

Century College's 30th Asian Student Alliance Anniversary-Special Performer- APRIL 2010

Hmong New Year(Minneapolis)- DEC. 2009

Hmong New Year(Fresno, CA)- DEC. 2009- JAN. 2010

Business Professionals of Oakdale Christmas Brunch-performed - DEC. 2009 
"I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus 

Minnesota Association of Singing Teachers competition 2009- DEC. 2009

Long Cheng Academy Fundraiser Party-Busasava Banquet Hall- DEC. 2009

Hmong New Year(St. Paul)-Opening Ceremony-National Anthem- NOV. 2009

Tartan High School's Homecoming Football game-National Anthem- OCT. 2009

Hmong New Year(Oshkosh, WI)-Opening Ceremony-National Anthem- AUG. 2009

Minneapolis Hmong New Year- DEC. 2008

Christmas Party @ Lao Family Community- DEC. 2008

Hmong New Year( Fresno, CA)- DEC. 2008

Christmas Party(Fresno, CA)- DEC. 2008

New Years Party(Fresno, CA)- DEC. 2008

National Anthem at Tartan High School's Homecoming- OCT. 2006
Download Gaosong's resume here.
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