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Erika Bible

Creative Director

Mrs. Erika Bible has been performing since she was a child. She was heavily involved in dance, chorus, theater, band, and piano during her high school years. She studied Music Performance in college and was trained on classical voice as well as studying classical piano. 

Erika’s on-stage work includes performances with the Augusta Players, Storyland Theater, Walt Disney World Cast Choir, local church, and community productions for 25+ years. In addition to being on stage, Erika found a passion for teaching children while working at Westminster, Augusta Prep, The Family Y as well as volunteering for many years in children’s ministries and camps.

Currently, Erika enjoys being a director, vocal coach and piano teacher as well as spending time with her husband and their 3 children. Erika is directing and managing productions for Inspire Studios Performing Arts Center which includes 12 past shows and is thrilled to continue her journey with the studio. 

Kelly Alvarez

Music Director

Kelly is an Army wife with 2 young children, a labradoodle, and a love for opera. She has been performing as a classical singer since she was 6 years old with choral, television, and stage experience and has worked with several popular artists.  Kelly is currently the owner of Etude Music Studio where she teaches private piano and voice.  She is thrilled to be joining the Inspire team as Music Director this season and looks forward to working with the wonderful students and staff for many years to come!

Ky Larsen

Costume Mistress

Ky Larsen is a single mom with 15 year old twin boys, a 20 year retiree of the US Navy and holds degrees in General Studies and Education. She started sewing when she was a young girl in South Dakota, and has used those skills to sew Navy uniforms, make costumes for her own kids, costumes for other kids throughout the years and even more costumes for many students who’ve called Inspire home.

Phoebe Tongish

Cast 1 Choreographer

Phoebe, 17, is a senior at Grovetown High School. She is a Senior Company member at Augusta Ballet, where she has danced for the last 10 years. This Christmas she will perform as Arabian in the Nutcracker. She previously choreographed "I'm a Believer" for Inspire's Shrek and GTHS winter musical "All Shook Up". She plans to dance professionally after graduation.