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Alisa as in... "just one lisa"
Alisa Rosenthal (she/her) is a musician, comedian, and teaching artist living in Chicago, IL. A humorous singer-songwriter, her natural energy and engagement infuses her live shows as well as her music and theater programs 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.  Specialized programs include work with children with special needs, children's hospitals, and people with dementia.

     "...daffy and sweetly outlandish..." - Chicago Tribune

Check out her music production here, and you can read her writing on Hey Alma or produce it via Brooklyn Publishers.

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. 

Alisa is represented by BMG Talent Chicago. 

​All lives cannot matter until Black lives matter.

Professional recommendations
"Alisa was an incredible studio manager with my company - a group of three wedding photographers and a subcontracted wedding videography team. She filled the role I had created for her and took on responsibilities above and beyond what was expected - and much of this was on her own initiative. She was brilliant in her ability to figure out what I wanted to do and find a way to do it more effectively, and perhaps more importantly, systematically, than what I had laid out. In a very short time, her role became self-sufficient and it was like my company enjoyed the blessings of the gods, so effective and instrumental was Alisa in running it. Her tasks ran the gamut from simple blog posts to organizing a workflow for client intake, management and image output, including seeking out and trialling the best software for the purpose as well as working with our software vendors to install and customize our CRM system to suit our exact needs. Along the way she also organized a fashion show including managing all of the disparate vendors, models, logistics and timeline, made absolutely incredible fashion consulting choices and makeup for our themed parties, made and maintained vendor connections with her no-nonsense business demeanor draped in an easy charm, and represented my business at networking events, industry events that we produced, and to top all of this off, was an absolute pleasure to have in the office. She was so much more than I ever expected a studio manager to be. My company is so much stronger because of her influence. Anyone who hires her - prepare to be blown away."
- Tuan Bui manager, Tuan B & Co

"Alisa is a dedicated and very talented creative who added to our team and was always willing to adapt to our needs. She produced creative interactive programming, she was part of our weekly roster where she hosted televised/streamed content."
​- Maria S. Minjares manager, Lurie Children's Hospital

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!!!"