Catherine Hesse

Academy Musical Theatre

Catherine Hesse is a singer/dancer/actress, a voice teacher, a holistic health coach, and a barre/yoga/hiit teacher. Born and raised in Topeka, KS, Catherine has been singing and dancing since the age of 6. She graduated with honors, from the University of Kansas, with a degree in Musical Theater. After graduating college, Catherine moved to New York City for 15 years where she performed professionally throughout Europe, off-Broadway, in Broadway Concerts, and in regional productions throughout the US. Catherine had the honor of working on many stage roles, including staring as “Rizzo” in the European Tour of “Grease”, as “Pearl” in the Off-Broadway world premiere of “Pearl Hart”,  and as "Val" in a regional production of " A Chorus Line".  She has also been in TV and Film, as well as multiple Broadway Concerts and events. She holds an advanced certification in Holistic Health and Wellness, graduating with honors from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University Teacher’s College in NYC as a fully accredited certified Health Coach. Catherine lives in McKinney with her husband Jim, daughters Winnie and Lily, and pup, Biscuit!