Gina Sing

Singer, songwriter and actress, Gina Samardge, is an avid performer in many venues. Since childhood, Gina has taken part in school productions, local theater and children's choruses. Upon receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Music from The University of Dayton, Gina continued performing in musical theater in the Cleveland, Ohio area before a year long jaunt traveling the world. After this hiatus, she was once again beckoned to song and stage; this time as an educator. Gina began teaching theater, voice, acting and drumming in Central Ohio - with major roles on the stage for herself, as well.In 2002, Gina relocated to New York City, pursuing theater. She worked With VOICETheater; an acting company focused on social action, while also dabbling in film and musicals. Gina studies and performs with Kendall Cornell's Soon-to-be-World-Famous Women Clowns, working with Cirque du Soleil and Six Figures Theatre Company. With the heart of an educator, Gina began teaching through the outreach programs at The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Turtle Bay Music School, as well as directing The Brooklyn Conservatory Children’s Chorus.Realizing the strong tie between music and its community building value, Gina pioneered a sing-a-long for young children at Crossroads Cafe in Brooklyn. Within weeks of its inception, Gina's sing-a-long popularity was evident. The participation was growing and a second and third show had to be added quickly. Gina now performs her sing-a-longs at three different venues in Brooklyn.Gina's gift as a singer/songwriter is shown through her original tunes that carry a folk/country feel. She also adds her talents to The Main Squeeze Orchestra; a fourteen piece, all-women accordion orchestra, which performs at various New York City venues. Gina's energy is contagious. Her love of music and performing, her ability to organize and lead large groups in story and song, and her encouragement of the growth of all artistic pursuits is inspiring to all who meet her.