Musical Leadership
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Kristen Orien Wortmann
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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Kristen has been part of the choral world for nearly 30 years, sparked by an inspiring choir director in elementary school and carried through high school and beyond. They earned their BA in Music from Brigham Young University and is pursuing a Master’s in Music at William Carey University.A throughline in Kristen's work is a deep commitment to inclusive, affirming spaces. As a collaborative pianist with Northwest Girlchoir, being a queer Asian role model for young people became a meaningful part of their identity, one they've carried into their role as Director of Music at Newport Presbyterian Church in Bellevue, a community committed to welcoming minorities and the marginalized. Joining Seattle Ladies Choir feels like a natural next chapter in that journey.
Outside of directing, they enjoy teaching piano, working with local high school choirs, writing and arranging, making music at home with their wife Ren, and exploring the architecture and city planning that make urban spaces come alive.
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Mo Knaff
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
she/herBeginning her choral journey at age seven, Mo has participated in several amazing choirs, including the Missoula Youth Choir and Seattle Pacific University’s Women’s Choir. In 2022, she escaped the infamous waiting list to join the Seattle Ladies Choir’s 21st Season!
Mo recently completed her Master’s in Teaching at SPU and currently works as a substitute teacher. When she’s not singing or brushing up on her piano skills, she enjoys writing fiction, exploring the Pacific Northwest with her partner, and hanging out at home with their three cats.
Board of Directors
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Erin Coffman
CHAIR
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Alto 2, Low -

Safiya Jetha
VICE CHAIR
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Alto 1, Mid -

Rebekah Nicodemus
FINANCE DIRECTOR
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Soprano 2, High -

Katlynn Pendergast
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
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Alto 1, Mid -

Molly Hubbard
COMMUNITY DIRECTOR
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Soprano 1, High -

Ren Lis
MEDIA DIRECTOR
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Alto 1, Low
Soprano 1
Charlotte Emigh
Colleen Boyer
Kathryn Gruber
Kim Major
Kristin Piepho
Laura Simandl
Lydia Biddle*
Molly Hubbard
Monica Cleary
Sam Ploetz
Sarah Waskom
Steph Sola
Stephanie Tice
Willow Blakely-Underwood
* denotes Section Leader
Season 23 Members
Soprano 2
Aïda Benani
Allie Sterling
Angie Eskenazi
Carly Trautwein
Erin O’Connor
Fleur Coe
Holly Gordon
Jillian Payne
Kathy Plakovic
Lisa Watkins
Maggie Steele
Molly Moen*
Rebekah Nicodemus
Samantha Maloof
Alto 1
Allee Monheim
Andie Waldron
Ashley Look
Beulah Amarendran
Claire Looney
Galina Belolipetski
Jen McFadden
Joyce Marquardt
Kaila Najar
Katlynn Pendergast
Megan Hughes
Pooja Bhattacharyya
Rachel Heenan
Rachel Wang-Martinez
Ren Lis*
Safiya Jetha
Teresa Eyler
Alto 2
Alexis Crist
Amanda Palmer-Schafer
Amanda Glantz
Amy Fry
Amy Kovner
Beth Pal-laya
Bethany Sharp
Celia Kennedy
Dana Daniel
Erin Coffman
Heather Cartner
Maggie Karshner
Martha Buchta
Megan Spurr
Mira Kochel
Mo Knaff*
Sanday Britewood