Ardelia J. Butts is a qualified Voice Instructor and performer offering personalized lessons (singing, acting, and more) and instruction to students in the central Florida area and virtually. Ardelia enjoys coaching people of all ages and experience levels.  Let's get started today!!!

                                          Ardelia J. Butts 

Professional Vocalist | Coach | Actress | Musical Theatre Educator/Director | Worship Arts Director

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Ardelia J. Butts is a seasoned professional vocalist, coach, actress, and educator whose career spans over 18 years—lighting up stages worldwide with passion, skill, and artistry. Known for her dynamic range, commanding stage presence, and commitment to excellence, she has built a legacy that merges artistry with education and leadership.

Ardelia began her career performing in the acclaimed Blues Brothers Revue Show at Universal Studios Resort. She soon became a lead vocalist at Walt Disney World Resort, starring in Festival of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for over 15 years. For four of those years, she served as Vocal Captain, coaching and training vocalists to enhance technique, vocal health, and show consistency. Her leadership and artistry earned her recognition as a Leadership Nominee for Festival of the Lion King and the prestigious Four Keys Recognition from Disney Parks & Resorts.

Her distinguished career includes performances for kings and queens across Europe, national and international tours with the Georgia Mass Choir, and a featured vocalist role on their album I Worship You. She was honored as the State Vocalist during the inauguration of Governor Jeb Bush. Ardelia has also shared stages as a backing vocalist with world-renowned artists such as Josh Groban and Michael Bublé, and has lent her voice to specialty recordings with Cirque du Soleil, Imagination House, and The Walt Disney Company.

An award-winning performer, Ardelia is a Broadway World Award Winner for Best Lead Actress in a Musical (2018) and Best Supporting Actress in a Musical (2017). She is a proud General Financial Member of Actor’s Equity Association (New York) and has been mentored by top industry experts including Curtis Rayam Jr., Harry L. Burney III, and Mark Goff—vocal coach to global icons like the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, and Christina Aguilera. Her training also includes acting under Tara Reed and Marsha Jackson-Randolph, and choreography with Cindy Wilson and Ken Passman.

Beyond performing, Ardelia is a dedicated musical theatre educator and director, having taught in Volusia and Flagler County schools and served as Director of Music Arts at Basilica School of St. Paul. She excels in curriculum development, program creation, and vocal coaching—committed to nurturing excellence in every student. Her leadership extends to directing, casting, writing, and producing performances that merge professional artistry with community engagement.

Currently, Ardelia serves as Director of Worship Arts for the Department of Chaplaincy at Bethune-Cookman University—where she also works as Assistant to the Dean of Chaplaincy—and leads the Wildcat Worship Team. She is also the Music and Creative Director of Worship Arts for New Heart Christian Center. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in Worship Studies, specializing in Ethnomusicology and Ministry Arts Worship Techniques, building on her B.S. in Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University.

With a heart for excellence and a passion to inspire, Ardelia J. Butts is committed to transforming lives—one voice, one stage, and one student at a time.

Ready to Elevate Your Gift?
If you want to sharpen your vocal skills, boost your acting abilities, strengthen your musical theatre technique, or sing with passion, Ardelia is here to guide you every step of the way.