Ardelia J. Butts is a professional vocalist and actress whose career spans over 15+ years and she continues to light up stages across the globe! . Ardelia began her career as a vocalist and actress with the Universal Studios Resort in the “Blues Brothers Review Show”. Ardelia soon became a vocalist with the Walt Disney World Resort where she was a lead vocalist in Festival of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for 12 years. For four of those years, she served in the position of vocal captain where she oversaw all vocalists of the show, coaching and training them. Key moments in Ardelia’s professional life include performing for Kings and Queens across Europe as well as being the State vocalist privileged to perform during the inauguration of Governor Jeb Bush. Training with the world’s best, Ardelia has been mentored and coached by entities such as Curtis Rayam Jr., Harry L. Burney lll and Mark Goff! Mark Goff is a musical mastermind who has coached some of the world’s greatest artists such as Backstreet Boys, N’SYNC, and Christina Aguilera and the list goes on! She has toured as a backing vocalist for world renowned artists such as Josh Groban and Michael Bublé. As Ardelia continues to tour, she serves as the Music Director and Consultant of Bethune Cookman University’s Wildcat Worship Ensemble and the Music and Creative Director of Worship Arts for New Heart Ministries. Recording with Cirqu du Soleil, Imagination House, and The Walt Disney World Company has lead Ardelia to surpass some of her wildest dreams. Ardelia’s current study is Worship Studies where she is earning a Master of Arts in Ethnomusicology and worship techniques of ministry arts! Ardelia has a heart and a passion to see the best come forth in her students. As a vocal and performing arts educator, Ardelia is committed to changing the world one stage at a time!
If you are looking to enhance your acting skills, vocal agility, tighten your musical theatre skill set or simply just want to sing because it is your heart’s desire, look no further!
