 A Brief History
KACEE, a native of Northern California, began singing at the age of 5.
She studied many instruments throughout her youth, but it was singing
that captured her attention and her heart. She began studying voice at
15 years of age. At 17, she left home to attend University of the Pacific
in Stockton, California and was fortunate enough to be able to study at
their Conservatory of Music. She studied many styles, including classical,
jazz, baroque and improvisation, was a soloist for a variety of vocal
ensembles, and was honored to represent the Conservatory as their jazz
vocalist.
It was during her time at U.O.P. Kacee began singing professionally,
learning the art of commercial recording through jingles, songwriter
demos and soundtrack work. After graduating, she brought her voice
and experience to Los Angeles, where she began a studio singing
career and modeling in commercials, print ads and feature films.
She has since established herself as a successful recording artist,
arranger and producer, stage actor, and commercial singer.
Love, Janis
In the summer of 2001, Kacee was cast in the role of a lifetime:
playing the lead in "Love,
Janis," an off-Broadway extreme rock musical about the
life and music of the legendary Janis Joplin. Her name was
thereafter inked on a very short list of women who continually
perform the role in cities throughout the U.S. Over the years,
she has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with good friend
and recording artist Beth
Hart, Tony-nominated Amelia
Campbell, Cleveland blues diva Mary
Bridget Davies, and the amazing Lena
Kaminsky. On April 1, 2007, Kacee closed a very successful run at Kansas City Repertory Theatre's
brand new multi-million dollar Copaken Stage."
Big Brother & The Holding CO.
In 2002, Kacee was asked to join Big
Brother & the Holding Co., Janis Joplin's original San
Francisco-based band, as their lead vocalist. She toured with
BBHC until late 2004, performing throughout Europe and the
U.S. for packed venues full of screaming fans, carving out
a name for herself, and solidifying her reputation as a raw
and energetic power-house. Currently, and as her schedule
allows, Kacee is honored to be part of this legendary assemblage.
 Seeing Red
Kacee released her debut CD, Seeing Red, in 1996 and quickly
found herself immersed in the vast talent pool of Los Angeles,
working with amazing players/singers such as Tom Lilly, Ray
Brinker, Danny
Jacob, T
Lavitz, Coco
Montoya, Robbie
Wyckoff, Lance
Morrison, Matt
Laug, and Russ
McKinnon.
Mama Came To Sing
Kacee's sophomore effort, Mama Came to Sing, delivers the
raw vocals and powerful lyrics that are the cornerstone of
Kacee's songwriting. She teamed up with co-writers and close
friends, Tom Lilly and Jon
Nichols, relationships that were proven magical indeed.
Kacee was honored to work with many of her other close friends
and musical peers: Ray
Brinker, Jon
Greathouse, Janelle
Sadler, Robbie
Wyckoff, Ryan
Drummond, David Crozier, and Yvonne
Perea.
Beth Hart Band
Kacee was privileged to join power-house rock singer and long-time
friend, recording artist Beth
Hart, to support her 2003 release, Leave the Light On,
as a background singer. The Beth Hart Band is currently busy recording a new
CD and touring all over the world, and although Kacee is no longer part of
this hard-hitting ensemble, she remains close to them and is a huge fan.
Joe Cocker
Kacee joined forces as a background singer with the legendary
Joe Cocker
on his 2005 Heart & Soul world tour.
She continued in that capacity through his recent tour supporting
his newest CD release, Hymn For My Soul, which wrapped up in early 2008.
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