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Stephanie burkett keeps wowing large audiences with her vocal performances of our National Anthem and God Bless America at major sporting and special events throughout Southern California.

NATIONAL ANTHEMS: She has performed for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Galaxy, Chivas USA, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. She has also performed for the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, and for Irwindale Raceway NASCAR.

Stephanie enjoys performing to thousands of sports fans and says; "It's really an honor to sing our country's anthem. I find it really rewarding."

For the Hollywood Bowl's 2000 summer season, Stephanie was chosen to sing the National Anthem at the Indpendence Day gala and now holds the distinct honor of being the first non-professional to ever sing the National Anthem at the bowl.

THEATER: Stephanie just recently returned home (with her on-stage leading man and real-life husband) from a six month tour, entertaining passengers throughout Alaska and the Caribbean aboard one of Holland America's premiere Cruise Lines.

Stephanie has performed in show choir competitions as a featured soloist, in Christmas and Broadway style reviews, and has enjoyed regional leading roles in the musicals Smokey Joe's Cafè, Grease, The Wizard Of Oz, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, and You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Other recent professional roles include, The Music Man (ensemble), Pirates of Penzance (a daughter), and Disneylandís 50th Birthday Celebration (featured singer). During the holiday season she performed with southern California's renowned "Candlelight Carolers".

TELEVISION: Stephanie has appeared as a contestant on Ed McMahon's "Next Big Star" television show. She has also appeared as a guest on Art Levine's syndicated cable show "Straight Talk" and as a featured singer on Dr. Robert Schullerís ìHour of Powerî.

AWARDS: Winner of 2005 KZLA/Dodger "American Anthem" contest, winner of 2000 KLAC/Hollywood Bowl "Oh Say Can You Sing" National Anthem contest, and winner of 2002 D.T.A.S.C. "Musical Theater Collage" contest for Southern California High School Drama.

EDUCATION: Stephanie continues to pursue her acting and singing education while performing professionaly and traveling abroad. She also shares her singing and performing skills by teaching young people in her spare time.

National Anthem Singer, Stephanie Burkett