...daffy and sweetly outlandish...”
- Chicago Tribune
Alisa as in... "just one Lisa."
Photo by Sarah Joyce
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Alisa Rosenthal (she/her/hers) is a musician, comedian, writer, and children's teaching artist living in Chicago, IL. A humorous singer-songwriter, her natural energy and engagement infuses her music and theater classes for learners of all ages. She teaches outreach in the Chicago Public Schools, facilitating drama via Lookingglass Theatre and music via the Old Town School of Folk Music.
She performs music programming for children across schools, parks, and libraries in the Chicagoland area as well as specialized music programs for people with dementia or children with special needs. A semi-finalist for the Andy Kaufman Award, she's brought her unique brand of musical comedy to showcases and festivals across the country as her vaudeville-inspired alter ego Plucky Rosenthal. You can also catch her as the emcee for local fundraiser the Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers, which she is indeed a former wrestler of, and will happily give you arm wrestling tips some day. Alisa is represented by BMG Talent Chicago. All lives cannot matter until Black lives matter. |
TEACHING ARTIST
TESTIMONIALS
"...an amazing teacher (clear, fun, ground rules...excitement, supportive)....having seen a lot of eLearning in the last few months some folks just excel at it and you clearly do. Seeing the happiness in every students face was just a joy to see and you clearly facilitated it. They were all smashing and we loved the positivity in the class."
"Thank you for entertaining the little ones this morning. Your songs, bubbles and enthusiasm brightened this dreary Chicago day. The kids enjoyed singing and dancing along, and sharing their musical talents with you. Thank you for also playing some classics for us older folks on the Toddler Teleconference. I am hopeful that What I Like About You and Blackbird help to keep Baby Shark at bay in my mind today."
"Meeting you and taking your class these past two years has meant the world to our family. We want to say thank you! I couldn’t have asked for a more nurturing activity to experience with [my son] these very young years of his life :) and you brought a special talent, compassion and spirit to your class that set it apart."
"She is extremely talented, energetic, engaging, kind, and bonds with every child! I highly recommend taking a class with her! She is truly fabulous!"
"Thank you for all of your enthusiasm, creativity, passion, kindness, organization, and willingness to always go the extra mile, plus that insatiable, infectious, beautiful excitement you have about learning and growing as an educator all the time."
"...you have done a fantastic job in sometimes difficult circumstances. You have a wonderful demeanor with all the kids and have a lovely voice. We have enjoyed every minute of it and so has [our granddaughter]!"
"hey miss Alisa thank you for all the clases you gave me and all you teached me will stay in my hear for ever and ever thank you hope to see you again:)"
"WE LOVE ALISA!!!"
"Thank you for entertaining the little ones this morning. Your songs, bubbles and enthusiasm brightened this dreary Chicago day. The kids enjoyed singing and dancing along, and sharing their musical talents with you. Thank you for also playing some classics for us older folks on the Toddler Teleconference. I am hopeful that What I Like About You and Blackbird help to keep Baby Shark at bay in my mind today."
"Meeting you and taking your class these past two years has meant the world to our family. We want to say thank you! I couldn’t have asked for a more nurturing activity to experience with [my son] these very young years of his life :) and you brought a special talent, compassion and spirit to your class that set it apart."
"She is extremely talented, energetic, engaging, kind, and bonds with every child! I highly recommend taking a class with her! She is truly fabulous!"
"Thank you for all of your enthusiasm, creativity, passion, kindness, organization, and willingness to always go the extra mile, plus that insatiable, infectious, beautiful excitement you have about learning and growing as an educator all the time."
"...you have done a fantastic job in sometimes difficult circumstances. You have a wonderful demeanor with all the kids and have a lovely voice. We have enjoyed every minute of it and so has [our granddaughter]!"
"hey miss Alisa thank you for all the clases you gave me and all you teached me will stay in my hear for ever and ever thank you hope to see you again:)"
"WE LOVE ALISA!!!"