Creative Artist

Performer | Voice teacher | Writer 
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…the rare gift of a talented, gracious, open-hearted acting partner to share the stage and rehearsal hall with…a flawlessly trained singer with a beautiful, powerful voice…a heartbreakingly sensitive actress…
Chris Hayes,
 fellow actor (Cliff Bradshaw, Cabaret), 
founder of Witchboy Theatre Company,
General Manager at Coal Mine Theatre

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About me

Alisha Ruiss, (B. Mus, Voice Performance, McGill; Summer Intensive, Neighborhood Playhouse) has been working professionally for over 20 years as a performer/creator/arts educator in both English and French. Favourite roles include Mme Sherman (Fame), Bea Bottom (Something Rotten), Ulla (The Producers), Velma Von Tussle (Hairspray), Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Fantine (Les Misérables), Her self produced solo show, Single Serving Package, was performed in Toronto, New York City & Montreal (The Rivoli, Don’t Tell Mama, Le Balcon). She is also a 5 star vocal coach and a poet/songwriter. Her first single, Hylas and music video, was released in 2023. Click here to watch her interview with Veronna on the Chanter Ma Vie podcast.
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Testimonials

  • Alisha is a rare talent. She is THE BEST TEACHER EVER, she truly has a lot of passion and love for music! I strongly recommend her has a teacher ? 

    Marie-Pier Langlois

    J’adore les cours d’Alisha. Je n’avais jamais pris de cours privés avant et elle m’a mise à l’aise tout de suite. Je vois vraiment un progrès d’un cours à l’autre et c’est super motivant. Alisha est super, toujours les bons mots, les bonnes explications, les bonnes images pour expliquer. Je la recommande à 1000%!

    Marine Chevanne

    Alisha est une merveilleuse professeur. À la fois douce et énergique, elle arrive à expliquer très bien les exercices et s’adapte à chaque personne. Je la recommande vivement.

    Marie Ballaman

  • Alisha, notre professeure de chant, est talenteuse, méticuleuse, flexible et organisée. Merci!

    Marc Kamel

    Alisha Ruiss is an amazing coach, she has helped me improve tremendously.
    I strongly recommend her. 

    Georgia Tzabanakis

    Les cours d’Alisha sont remplis de plaisir tout en étant éducatifs ! 

    Mollie Cabana

  • Alisha has great skill in coaching and guiding you in producing the right sound. Her attention to detail, guiding me how to relax my jaw and adjust my posture all helped me in refining my vocal sound. Friendly and professional, highly-recommended!

    Jason Timbol

    Excellents cours de chants avec Alisha, qui ont permis à ma fille de réussir son casting du premier coup! 

    Frederic Fafchamps

    Alisha Ruiss is a phenomenal singing teacher who gives her heart and soul to her students. Not only does she have a superb knowledge of vocal technique and music, but she has the patience of Job. Instruction and constructive criticism are delivered alongside of encouragement and a smile. I have improved a lot since working with Alisha! Always flexible and eager to accommodate, Alisha is a pleasure and absolute delight to work with!

    Janet

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