With 30 years of stage experience and a voice trained in everything from the grit of Gospel to the glitz of Broadway, Katie Laymon Hill is a powerhouse vocalist and educator. Her journey began at age four, leading to a career that spans the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, professional studio work, and prestigious stages across the DFW area. Having mastered a vast vocal spectrum including jazz, opera, and musical theater. Katie previously served as a full time instructor and the Producer/Assistant Director of the Advanced Performer Showcase in Dallas, where she specialized in developing high level stage talent.Now in her second year with the CYT family, Katie’s true passion remains in the classroom. For Katie, music is a lifelong calling; she believes we perform not just because we are gifted, but to find a deeper purpose. She is dedicated to helping her students find their unique voices while instilling the confidence and heart it takes to truly own the stage.