Cierra Lee is an enthusiastic and dedicated artist, worship leader and contemporary voice teacher who finds joy in transforming lives through music. Throughout her high school and college years, she engaged in a variety of activities, including show choir, opera, percussion ensemble, urban dance, musical theatre, and marching band, among others. She even performed in 13 prisons while traveling along the East.

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Cierra is committed to empowering singers of all ages and backgrounds, equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed for success. She specializes in Worship Leader development and Singer-Songwriters, as well as intermediate to advanced contemporary singers. Her mission is to use music as a beacon of hope in a dark world, while celebrating all aspects of the journey and continuously striving to be a better leader, mentor, and teacher. She cherishes the opportunity to share her passion and aims for each of her students to leave inspired, celebrated, and transformed.

 

After earning her Bachelor of Music from Belhaven University, Cierra returned to Ohio and founded A.R.I.S.E. with Cierra in July 2015. Since then, she has collaborated with hundreds of vocalists and directors across the U.S., focusing on healthy, sustainable contemporary vocal styles. This includes working with talented teens and adults, all the way to groups, such as the National HS A Cappella Champions and signed worship leaders/teams.

 

Over the last decade, she has continued growing personally and professionally through private coaching and attending various trainings, including Estill Voice Training and Integrated Vocal Pedagogy. Cierra has also been invited to present at the ACDA National Conference and is currently pursuing a Master's in Vocal Pedagogy with the Voice Study Centre in the UK.

From an artist standpoint, she has had the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall for the GMA 50th Anniversary, touring with the Maverick City Gospel Choir, and recording a live album with Jason McGee and The Choir. She is an active member of SongShare Music and is working on her own releases. With over 12 years of experience as a worship leader, Cierra currently freelances across various churches in Central Ohio.

In her free time, Cierra enjoys hiking, iced coffee, reading, traveling, Mexican cuisine, and appreciating life's simple pleasures, like driving with the windows down. She a fun-loving individual who cares deeply and embraces life wholeheartedly.