Jillian is so excited to return to KIDS for her third and final year as a principal singer/dancer! She is currently a sophomore at Viterbo University pursuing her BFA in Music Theatre with minors in Dance and Arts Administration. Some of her more recent credits are the ensemble of Young Frankenstein and stage managing The Outsiders. When she isn't performing, you can find her crocheting, weightlifting, or holding a handstand. She wants to thank her parents for always cheering her on and her best friends for always being by her side. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Lauren is incredibly grateful and honored to spend her second summer with Kids From Wisconsin, and her first as a Principal Singer/Dancer! She graduated from Muskego High School, and just completed her freshman year at UW-Milwaukee, pursuing a BFA in Versatile Voice. Some of her past performances include portraying Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia! at Muskego High School, where she received an Outstanding Lead Performer Jerry Award, Tommy Boy in Newsies with Greendale Community Theatre, and performed in the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association Pop A Cappella Ensemble. She would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for their love and support and is excited to perform in the 2026 America’s Soundtrack Tour!

Amelia is ecstatic for her third and final summer with the KIDS organization! She just finished her sophomore year where she is currently earning a BFA in music theatre with a minor in dance, and she graduated from New Richmond High School in 2024. Some of her other previous credits include Velma Kelly in Chicago, Morticia in The Addams Family, and being a swing for Viterbo's production of SpongeBob: The Musical. She would like to thank her friends, roommates, teachers, and family members for their overwhelming support. Enjoy the show!

Cole is thrilled to return to the KIDS for his second season as a principal singer and dancer! A recent graduate of Menomonee Falls High School, Cole is headed to Lawrence University this fall to pursue a double major in Voice Studies and Marketing. His favorite credits include Hans in Frozen: The Broadway Musical, Orpheus in Hadestown: Teen Edition, and Grover in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Cole is deeply grateful to his friends, family, and especially his parents for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout his theatrical journey.

Shiloh Burgess currently is a student at UWSP getting a degree in jazz studies, while focusing on piano and contemporary voice as his instruments. He went to DC Everest High School where he played his favorite roll of Frank Abagnale Jr. Recently he was on stage as Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and he is thrilled to be performing in his third summer with the Kids From Wisconsin!

We are still working on finalizing our 2026 alternates, and will announce them soon!

SJ is so excited to spend her 3rd summer with KFW! She is an upcoming sophomore at Long Island University where she is studying musical theater. Some of her favorite previous roles include Regina George (Mean Girls), Katherine Howard (Six), and Brooke Wyndham (Legally Blonde). She would like to thank KFW for introducing her to her best friends. She would also like to thank her family, her dog Cece, and BUBBL'R for always being there for her.

After previous experience as an understudy, Aidan is excited to be a part of Kids From Wisconsin's 58th season. He graduated from Mukwonago High School, and currently studies Musical Theatre in the Conservatory at Viterbo University. Some of his past favorite performances include Jesus (Godspell), Thernardier (Les Misérables), Warner (Legally Blonde), Chip (Spelling Bee), Damian (Mean Girls), and Johnny (The Outsiders). He's looking forward to celebrating America's birthday and soundtrack with you!

Sam Clark is a student at UW Eau Claire. He is currently studying music education, and graduated from Waukesha West High School. This past year, he has gotten the wonderful opportunity to perform with UW Eau Claire’s Jazz Ensemble 1. Playing in this group has continuously pushed him to improve and has given him the opportunities to play with top level musicians such as Kenni Holmen and Brian Grivna. This is Sam's first year as a part of the Kids From Wisconsin, and he's very excited for this opportunity to perform all summer!

Chevy graduated this year from Marathon High School. His recent roles have been Frank Jr. in Marathon High School’s production of Catch Me If You Can and Shrek in CWETA’s production of Shrek The Musical. This is his first year in Kids From Wisconsin and he is very grateful and excited to be in the program.

Liam Cosson is a graduating senior at Fort Atkinson High School and is thrilled to be joining Kids From Wisconsin for his debut season. A dedicated multi-instrumentalist, Liam primarily performs on Clarinet and Tenor Saxophone. Throughout his high school career, he has been a cornerstone of the music department, contributing his talents to the Jazz ensembles, Concert bands, and the Show Choir combo. This coming fall, Liam will continue his musical journey at UW-Whitewater, where he plans to pursue a degree in Music Education to share his passion for performance with the next generation of musicians.

Jonas Daso is a trombone performance major at UW Eau-Claire, and went to Cedarburg High School in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. During this time, in addition to his school affiliated ensembles, he played with the UW-Milwaukee Youth Jazz Ensemble, WSMA State Honors Jazz Ensemble, and the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’s Senior Symphony, Chamber Orchestra, and 2025 Poland/Czech Republic Tour Orchestra. This will be his first year as a KID, and is very excited for this amazing opportunity!

Matthew Dawursk, an incoming sophomore at Golda Meir High School, is excited to perform for the first time with Kids From Wisconsin! He has previously been spotted in shows with WAWM Theater, portraying roles such as Buddy (Elf Jr.) and Linus Van Pet (You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown), as well as performing alongside the Mainstreet Song and Dance Troupe. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Ginger is honored to be joining Kids for her 1st summer! She has just completed her High School career at Menomonee Falls High School and will begin her major in English Education and minor in Theatre at Viterbo University in the fall. Some past credits include playing Sebastian in The Little Mermaid, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, & Crystal in Little Shop of Horrors—all at her High School! Other notable credits include her time training under First Stage's esteemed acting program, Young Company, and her eight years as a member of the singing & dancing troupe, Accompany of Kids! Ginger would like to thank her parents, teachers, and friends for the support they’ve demonstrated in her journey as a performer. She hopes you enjoy the performance!

Kaci is thrilled to return for her 4th summer as a Principal Singer/Dancer with Kids From Wisconsin! This fall, Kaci will return for her sophomore year at Rider University where she is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Besides being a KID, Kaci's recent appearances on stage include Rider MT Class of '29 Freshman Showcase, Lucy in 13 The Musical (Rider Student Theatre Co.), and Regina in Mean Girls (Kaukauna High School - Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role). She is honored to spend another summer performing, engaging with, and inspiring communities around Wisconsin as a KID. Kaci hopes you enjoy the 58th KFW tour!

Theo is ecstatic to tour with the KIDS for a third season! He is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Millikin University. More recently, Theo has been seen in Cinderella, a French opera produced by Millikin's School of Theatre and Dance. Theo graduated from Oconomowoc High School, with one of his more notable performances at OHS being Laurie in Little Women The Musical. He has always loved to perform, and is so excited to help bring America's soundtrack to the stage!

Lucas recently completed his second year at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as a BFA musical theater student. He is delighted to be a part of Kids From Wisconsin's 58th troupe and is thrilled to be performing alongside Wisconsin's brightest talent. Past credits include Fakir (Secret Garden, UWSP), Schmendiman (Picasso at the Lapin Agile, UWSP), Samuel (Pirates of Penzance, UWSP), and a host on the television show Into the Outdoors. Many thanks to his mother and father as well as his younger brother Nico for their endless support, as well as former troupe member Noah Rass for giving him the push he needed to audition for the tour.

Aerin is elated to join Kids From Wisconsin on their "America's Soundtrack" Summer Tour this year! She is a rising sophomore Musical Theatre major at Viterbo University in La Crosse. This past year, you could previously have seen her in various cabarets with the Viterbo Student Theatre Project, or as Dainty June in "Gypsy" at the La Crosse Community Theatre. This is Aerin's first year as a Kid, and she is wildly excited to be joining the incredible group of performers. She would like to thank her amazing parents and family, her wonderful friends, and teachers who have help her become who she is today.

Lily is ecstatic to be joining the Kids From Wisconsin tour for her first season as the Tour Assistant Intern! She is a 2025 graduate from Mukwonago High School and just completed her first year at Millikin University studying Theatre Arts and Music Direction. She loves everything about performance arts from singing in choir, acting and tap dancing, and even stage managing. Lily has a soft spot for directing, and has worked in Student Director and Assistant Director positions for numerous productions in both her high school career and collegiate career thus far. She would like to thank her mom and friends for supporting and inspiring her on her journey and is grateful for a summer full of music!

Otto is pursuing a degree in music education at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he studies trumpet under Robert Baca. At UWEC he is involved in many ensembles, including Jazz 1 and Symphony Band. During his time at New Richmond High School, Otto was involved with everything music, and earned a spot in the 2023 WSMA All-State Jazz Ensemble. He is excited for his second tour with the Kids from Wisconsin, and would like to thank his parents, family, and teachers for their support throughout his musical journey.

McKian is a multi-instrumentalist and UW-Green Bay sophomore currently studying Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) with a minor in Music Performance. A graduate of Green Bay Preble High School, McKian’s background includes serving as a Marching Band Drum Major and performing in everything from Pit Orchestra to Combo Band. His dedication to the craft earned him induction into the Tri-M Music Honors Society and a spot as a 2023 Rockonsin state finalist at Summerfest. While his immediate focus is on the stage, McKian is also a future legal scholar with plans to attend law school after completing his undergraduate degree. He is thrilled to return to the troupe for his third year during this 58th season and would like to thank his friends and family for their continuous support of his journey.

Catherine is thrilled to be returning for her second season as a Singer/Dancer with the Kids from Wisconsin! A recent graduate of DC Everest Senior High, Catherine has enjoyed performing in school and community productions, most notably as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Cosette in Les Miserables, Natalie in All Shook Up, Sandy in Spongebob, and Dragon/Witch in Shrek. Additionally, she studies voice and piano at Wausau Conservatory of Music.
Next year, Catherine will attend Oklahoma City University for a double major in Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre. She would like to thank her family, friends, and community for supporting her artistic endeavors!

Ryan Keller is currently in his first year of studying music composition and saxophone performance at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, WI. Hailing from Delafield, WI, and the Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance, Ryan is thrilled to perform with the best of the best this summer on his third tour with KFW. When he's not making music, you can likely find him distance running or discovering new music. He hopes you love watching the show as much as he loves performing it!

Danny Kime is a graduating senior at Green Bay East High School. He is an aspiring Jazz Pianist who will be majoring in Music Performance and Jazz Studies at UW-Stevens Point in the fall! Recent accomplishments include 2026 Shawano Jazz Festival Outstanding Soloist, 2025 UWSP Wausau Vocal Jazz Outstanding Soloist, and 4X 2026 WSMA State Solo Finalist. Additionally, he performed at the 2025 East High School Musical as Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief. It is Danny's 1st year being a KID, and he is thrilled to be a part of the show!

Patrick Larson currently attends Sparta high school as a junior. He is involved in many activities, most notably a nationally recognized show choir and a state recognized theatre program. He is excited for the summer after being an understudy for the last two years (56 and 57). His passion is playing and creating music with great people and KIDS fuels that passion the most.

Sean Litterer is a second year Music Education and Psychology major at UW - Eau Claire! He is a trumpet player and have been for around 10 years. He attended and graduated high school at Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, MN - where he was named the Instrumental Student of the year in 2024. He has been a part of many state honor bands such as MBDA, MMEA, MYS, and MYJB. This is his first year as a KID and he is super excited to be a part of the show!

Kyle is excited to be entering his third season as a trumpet player for KFW! He is a 2024 graduate of New Richmond High School, where he was part of the school’s concert band and jazz band, and participated in many other musical activities, including the WSMA State Honors Jazz Ensemble, Solo & Ensemble, and honor bands. Currently studying music education at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, he remains very involved in music. This past semester, he played lead trumpet in the top jazz ensemble and also performed in other groups, including a quintet and a funk band. Kyle would like to thank his parents, Matt and Jodi Mealey (both KFW alumni), for their support and guidance throughout his musical journey. He would also like to thank his trumpet teachers, Matt Mealey and Robert Baca, for helping take his playing to the next level. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Izzy has just completed her freshman year at UW-Madison studying dance. She had performed for 8 years with a singing and dancing troupe, Accompany of Kids, based in her hometown, toured last summer as a Principal Singer/Dancer with Kids From Wisconsin, and most recently performed with Capitol City Theatre in their world premiere of It's A Wonderful Life The Musical. She has other credits including Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey) and Wizard of Oz (Wicked Witch). She hopes to continue to showcase her love for performing and is excited to be part of this fiery 57th KIDS show!

This is Nora's fifth, and final, summer as a Singer/Dancer with Kids From Wisconsin. Nora just completed their sophomore year at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts where they are pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre Dance. Recent projects include founding Deceptive Motion, RU’s first official contemporary acapella group, choreographing CCPA's production of Orlando, and playing bass guitar in the band for CCPA's production of Hit The Wall. Once a KID, always a KID!

Roman Olbert is a Junior attending Sparta High School, and is very excited for his first summer on tour. He is involved in numerous activities at Sparta High School, including Show Band, Musicals, Jazz Ensembles, Golf, and more. Outside of school he enjoys playing in local pit orchestras and other gigs with his own band. He would like to thank his friends and family for the support and opportunities they have given him, and cannot wait to perform on tour!

Lawton is going into his senior year at Neenah High School. He's been on the stage since third grade, performing in over 20 different musicals and plays. Now, while still loving theatre, he spends his time as an assistant middle school choir teacher, Madrigal singer, Vocal Jazz singer, and a Neenah show choir member and dance captain. This will be Lawton's first year as a KID, and he is very excited for the opportunity to perform with this group!

Leena is so excited for her first year as a KID! She just graduated from Monona Grove high school and will be attending Brown University this fall. Leena has loved performing in local Madison community theater, the Southern WI Jerry Ensemble, and shows at her high school, where she recently played Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid, Ariel in Footloose! and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. When not performing, she is an avid reader, cafe hopper, and enjoyer of dad jokes. She would like to thank her family for their support and the entire KIDS direction team, especially the Nahirniaks, for entrusting her with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Enjoy the show!

Tia just completed her junior year of high school in McFarland, WI and is joining KIDS for her second summer as a keyboardist. She has studied piano for over 11 years with her instructor, Lynn Najem, and in previous summers at Interlochen Center for the Arts piano intensives. Additionally, she also studies voice and cello and is a member of two acappella groups at school as well as WYSO. In her spare time, she enjoys running, being outdoors, and exploring new coffee shops. Tia would like to express her gratitude to her friends and family for their continuous support and is honored to be a part of the 58th troupe!

Logan is thrilled to be returning for his second season as a Kid From Wisconsin! After graduating from Rice Lake High School in 2024, he has plans to continue his schooling, studying Early Childhood Education, at Northwood Technical College this fall! Logan has been credited in many productions including: Bert (Mary Poppins), Leaf Coneybear (Putnam County Spelling bee), and Kristoff (Frozen). He has also performed as part of the WI state honors mixed choral ensemble. A special thanks goes out to his friends, sisters, and coworkers who have provided unconditional support!

Jonah, a graduate of New London High School, is a sophomore at Princeton University studying Computer Science with minors in Dance and Mathematics. As a lifelong concert pianist and performer, he currently pursues his passion for the arts by singing a cappella in the Princeton Footnotes, serving on the board of Princeton's musical theater and film-production clubs, and performing within the dance department. Academically, Jonah will be a research assistant at Princeton's Music Cognition Laboratory in the Fall. His recent roles include David (Company), Sky Masterson (Guys and Dolls), and Joseph (J&tATD). Jonah would like to thank his family and music teachers for unending support, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

As Kian just recently graduated from Wausau East High School, he is pursuing Musical Theatre at UWSP this upcoming Fall to help further his musical journey. This past school year, Kian has performed as Shrek from Shrek the Musical, as well as Seymour from Little Shop of Horrors. This is his second year as a KID and he is very excited to experience this tour again!

Nolan is an incoming Sophomore at UW-Madison studying Music and Journalism. He was born and raised in Rice Lake, WI, and graduated from Rice Lake High School in 2024. He plays in many different types of ensembles and bands in the Madison area, and has hopes to become a professional musician following his time at school. Outside of music, he enjoys camping, running, and cross country skiing. This is his third and final year as a principal percussionist and he is excited to make more memories with his fellow troupe members.