Biography

Primarily a singer, Alison Neale has studied the art of song through many forms. She has performed gospel, jazz, pop, and a capella music in both solo and choral environments. Wishing to further her vocal knowledge, Alison majored in voice at Wilfrid Laurier University studying opera. Following those years, she turned her attention to musical theatre. All the while, she continued to put herself out there in the public eye. Using her classical teaching, Alison Neale was awarded “Best Talent” at the “Miss Black Canada” pageant for her inspiring rendition of “Habanera” from Bizet’s “Carmen”. Alison’s personality also shone through, awarding her with the “Miss Congeniality” award, as well as the title of First Runner-up. Since the age of thirteen, Alison has composed several pieces for the piano. She has performed as a solo pianist, and has acted as an accompanist on occasion. Continuing to explore her talent, Alison then branched into the world of dance. She has performed routines in various styles such as hip-hop, step, Afro-Caribbean, salsa, meringue, cumbia and jazz. Along with these, Alison was also trained in ballet, tap, modern, and Egyptian belly dancing. Still yearning for creative challenges, Alison began to explore aerial acrobatics and circus arts. Training on the static trapeze, silks, aerial hoop, straps, tight wire, and sharpening variety skills such as juggling has proven her dedication to creative art.

Performance experience include tributes to Duke Ellington and Muhammed Ali, a press release for the Toronto, Canada launch of Disney’s “The Lion King” with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, a short film (Cinnamon Hill) with HERetic productions for Bravo! FACT (a look into the life and loves of Elizabeth Barrett-Browning), a radio commercial for Motown Recording artist Erykah Badu, and a starring role in the Treehouse television series “4 Square”.