The Clark Sisters, Gospel Choir

Angela Birchett

A native of Detroit, Michigan, Angela embraced her calling to sing and act at an early age. She spent much of her formative years singing with her sisters in a trio, collectively known as “The Birchett Sisters”. It was in this group that she developed a talent and love for group singing. At 12 years old, Angela was the youngest member of the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra excelling as a percussionist; and at 14, she was cast in her first professional production: a staging of Purlie where she was cast in the role of Missy, effectively making her the youngest cast member, playing one of the oldest characters in the show. Additionally, she was a very active member of the music department at Renaissance High School, under the direction of renowned educator, clinician, and choral director, Nina Scott.

After high school, Angela attended Kentucky State University where she double majored in Music Education and Vocal Performance. As a member of the university’s Opera Music Theatre Workshop, Concert, and Show Choirs, she was regularly seen on campus performing in several productions and concerts. While at KSU, Angela had the privilege of studying under renowned Metropolitan Opera baritone, the late Andrew Smith and was regularly coached by legendary soprano, Wilhelmenia Fernandez. Angela also received the prestigious honor of being crowned Miss Kentucky State University. Angela returned to Detroit and established the choral department at the Paul Robeson Academy and served as Asst. Musical Director of the award winning Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit’s Vocal Ensemble, Rick Sperling Artistic Director. She made the leap and transitioned full time to performing and living in New York City in 2005. In her first decade here she established herself as a power house and landed roles regionally and on tours starring in hit shows such as: Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Once on This Island, Rent, Ain’t Misbehavin, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, as well as the 2015 Broadway revival and First National Tour of The Color Purple. Angela has also crossed over and declared herself a force to be reckoned with, appearing on television in a variety of shows including: Kevin Can Wait (CBS) and The Blindspot (NBC). In early 2020 Angela will make her feature length debut in The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel (Lifetime) where she will tackle the role of eldest sister, Jacky Clark.

Angela juggles a very busy performance schedule that includes time spent as a session singer, appears at a myriad of NYC performance venues, including a residency as host of “Lights out on Broadway” in Times Square. This curated open mic has featured a plethora of Broadway performers and recording artists and has become a NYC nightlife hot spot.

For Angela, sharing her gifts and talents is not about the destination, but the journey. Angela is committed to the lifelong pursuit of integrity and skill as an actor, warmth and honesty as a singer, humility as a seasoned performer, and she is loving every minute of it!
Keep up with Angela on all Social Media platforms @angelabirchett.