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Holly Connor

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Bio

Being born blind and autistic, my hope is by sharing my story, I will continue to create and expand Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion within The Arts FOR ALL. I am an actor, musician, and singer living in St. Louis. Since discovering my love of the arts at age 10, I have performed in over one hundred musicals, plays, operas, recitals, cabarets, and revues in school, youth, and professional organizations. My passions are opera, musical theater, national anthems, jazz, and classical piano. My dreams are to be a symphony guest soloist, a voice actor, and a music educator for individuals with disabilities. I am a composer and storyteller with comedic timing and an amazing whistle. A few skills I was born with make me a Savant; these are highlighted in the “Press” sections of my website www.hollyconnor.com

Education

Webster University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
    • Music
  • Minors:
    • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Music

    • Dream career goals:

      Invited Opera Singer, Music Teacher

    • Co-teach inclusive music classes for individuals of all ages, neurotypes, and abilities. Lead and co-lead on voice and piano. Facilitate themed lessons, including instrument highlights, movement activities, and group songs.

      Different Dynamics
      2023 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Dancing

    Varsity
    2016 – 20237 years

    Cycling

    Junior Varsity
    2016 – 20237 years

    Arts

    • Various

      Music
      2014 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Myself — By being a blind and autistic musical theater actor and opera singer, I am breaking down walls on what disabled individuals can do in a world not created for them.
      2014 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Holly Connor Student Profile | Bold.org