Writing & Content Creation
I am a writer, creator, actress, singer, artist, and dreamer since the day I first picked up a pen.
No start date, no end date :)
Performance Background
Liz has a LONG history in the performance and entertainment industry that contributes to her passion for creating and acting in her skits.
In 2015, Liz received her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance where she studied as a classically trained coloratura soprano, and accrued many experiences on stage both locally and world-wide.
Liz won the 2015 Senior Solo Competition and performed Mozart’s Queen of the Night Vengeance Aria with the WCU Orchestra. She is also the Soprano Soloist on the WCU Concert Choir’s published recording of Stravinsky’s Mass (Movement II: Gloria). Liz traveled to Europe with the WCU Concert Choir to perform in the great cathedrals such as St. Paul’s, various churches in England, Ireland, and Wales, and was chosen to sing the soprano solos at each performance.
Liz also auditioned for and was chosen to represent West Chester’s St. Agnes Parish upon the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia in the 2015 Papal Mass. In addition to many solo performances in local and community choirs, Liz placed 4th in the PMEA All-State choir during her last year of High School after successfully competing in the Districts and Regional competitions.
She has also been in theater productions like Into the Woods (Little Red Riding Hood) and The Wizard of Oz (The Wicked Witch). Her other performance experiences include bass guitar/vocals for gigs in local cover bands.
Today, Liz is a cantor and choir member for St. Katherine of Siena Parish in Wayne, PA and a Soprano I in the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia.
Music Awards & Publications
Liz is an award-winning songwriter best known for her tracks “Gravity” (Collaboration with producer: Umpire) and “Love’s Worst Nightmare” (Collaboration with producer: Phillipe Funk)
“Love’s Worst Nightmare” won in the category BEST EDM in the 11th Hollywood Music in Media Awards. The vocals and lyrics were written and recorded by Liz Kretschmer and the track has been featured in numerous competitions and short film videos.
In the 2010’s Liz completed many projects as a freelance singer/songwriter working with producers and artists around the world. She has published tracks that are signed to labels like Armada Records, Tiger Records (Germany), Prison Entertainment Records, and featured on the very popular NoCopyrightSounds Youtube Channel.
Professional Training and Experience
Education:
BA Psychology and BM in Music (Vocal Performance) from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Psychology Research Achievement Award
Professional Training:
Behavior Specialist 101 & 102
Trained in the fundamentals of human behavior and specialist services per Pennsylvania licensure requirements in working with neurodivergents and individuals with disabilities
Functional Behavior Assessments
Trained in data collection and formulation of treatment plans (ISP, BSP)
Person-Centered Training
Trained in techniques and standards in formulating plans and interventions that meet the unique needs of individuals with different backgrounds and diagnosis
Individual Human Rights
Trained in human rights for individuals with neurodivergent and disability-based disorders for equal and fair treatment
Abuse: Detection, Prevention, Reporting
Trained in the recognition, prevention and reporting of abuse toward individuals with disorder and disabilities in treatment
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI Blue Card Holder)
Trained in non-violent techniques and interventions to de-escalate behavioral crisis
Diversity and Leadership
Trained in leadership principals while working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
Communication and Presentation
Trained in written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and presentation for both large and small group settings
Teaching Experience
Lead Instructor (Learning Center)
Peer Mentor (WCU)
Teacher (Preschool/Early Education)
Voice/Piano Teacher
Art Teacher
