Liz Madden
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With a voice that leaves a lasting impression with its deep emotion and energy, vocalist/songwriter/voice over artist and producer, Liz Madden is a classically trained vocalist who comes from a family lineage steeped in Irish traditional music. Liz has toured globally, headlining events such as the Festival Interceltique de Lorient (France), Nobel Women's Initiative, World Music Festival (Israel), 7th Folk & Art Festival (China), Albuquerque Folk Festival (USA) and the Rio Grande Celtic Festival(USA). Other performances include Children in Crossfire Charity and the Emerald Voices St. Patrick's Day Festival with the Eglin Children's Chorus. Liz was formerly the front-woman for international duo RUA and is a member of the world music group, SHISHONNAH. As a soloist, Liz has contributed to over 12 albums, with her most recent album "Legacy" being written and produced with Fionan de Barra (RUNA, Clannad, Keith & Kristyn Getty) and features Emmy winner Joanie Madden (Cherish the Ladies) and guest artist Eamonn de Barra (Slide). Already heralded as a new sound in the Folk-Celtic music genre, "Legacy" is available worldwide through Valley Entertainment. As a songwriter, Liz has had tracks featured in Film and hit TV shows worldwide including, My Girlfriend is a nine tailed Fox (KBS Korea), Non-stop (MBC Korea), Plus or Minus 2 Degrees (documentary), award winning sitcom Hello Franceska (KBS Korea) and her work has been used by global giants FUJI and Oksusu Tea for their TV commercials across Asia. Liz recently recorded with Emmy winning composer Michael Whalen on the track LITTLE STAR which features on his new album DREAM CYCLE. Other collaborations to date include, Billy Sherwood (YES), Richard Cottle (Tina Turner, Eric Clapton), JMZ (Bjork), Paul Barrett (U2, Sinead O'Connor) and world renowned jazz guitarist Nigel Clark (Carol Kidd). One of her most successful collaborations has been with Irish songwriter Katie Carpenter. The ladies recently took Best Irish Entry and runner up at the International Song of Peace contest. In 2015 Liz was nominated at the New Mexico Music Awards for Best Folk Song. Currently working on her Masters Degree in Music at SWBTS in Texas, Liz is also a member of the Southwestern Master Chorale, Principal Chorus of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. An accomplished actress and musical theater performer, Liz has performed lead roles in shows/musicals and was formerly a lead performer with the Drawing Room Opera Company. As a voice over artist, Liz has voiced for radio, TV and Theater. A voice teacher for over fifteen years, Liz has taught privately and coached workshops preparing hundreds of students for auditions, performances and exams. Liz has been involved with many charities and has performed for or released singles in support of Bee for Battens, The Variety Club of Ireland Children's Charity, Dublin Simon Community, Children in Crossfire and Chernobyl Children International. She was actively involved in her local and federal government in the creation of better housing for low income families in Arkansas where she used to reside. Most recently Liz produced and performed in the new live show Meeting At The Crossroads which was released on DVD and Digital TV in February 2017. She also co-wrote, produced and narrated the new St. Patrick's Day documentary Wearing The Green.