Lidiia Okilko

Experienced professional singer with a relevant background in live performances, recordings, and collaborations. Strengths lie in a diverse vocal range, stage presence, and the ability to work well in ensemble and solo settings. Demonstrated impact by consistently captivating audiences and contributing to successful productions. Skilled in interpreting lyrics, learning new material quickly, and adapting performance style to suit various genres. Fluent in four languages, with a passion for cross-cultural communication, and experience using language skills to support international students and serve as a transfer student ambassador.

• Volunteer at Glenview Sings Festival for middleschoolers, 2023
• Performer at the Japanese Association of Teachers in Chicago, IL, 2023
• Volunteer at Glenbrook Choir Camp for middleschoolers, 2024-2025
• Volunteer at Feed My Starving Children, 2024-2025
• Singer at various charity events for Ukraine, 2016-present

• Various performances in Lviv area of Ukraine, performer, 2015-2022
• Kids Sing Beatles Concert with Inso-Lviv Symphonic Orchestra, performer, 2017
• Christmas Proms Concert with Lviv Virtuosos Academic Chamber Orchestra, performer, 2018
• Ukrainian National Selection for Junior Eurovision, participant, 2020
• A Cappella Group Fusion, member (alto 2/tenor 1), 2022-2025
• Glenbrook South Choir, member (alto 2/tenor 1), 2022-2025
• Glenbrook South Drama Club, member, 2023-2025
• Glenbrook South Symphonic Band, member (percussion), 2024-2025
• The Voice, pre-screen audition finalist, 2022
• Satellite Radio (student band), vocalist, co-founder, 2022-2025
• Glenbrook South Winter Play Reservoir Dogs, lead role, Mr. Blonde, 2022
• Glenbrook South Variety Show Wonderland, performance with Satellite Radio, back-up singer, 2023
• Glenbrook Musical Mean Girls, lead role, Janis Ian, 2023
• Glenbrook South Fall Play Clue, lead role, Mrs. White, 2023
• Glenbrook South Winter Play Night of the Living Dead, lead role, Helen Cooper, 2023
• America's Got Talent, in-person auditionee, 2024
• Glenbrook South Variety Show Unstoppable, duet performance, back-up singer, 2024
• Glenbrook Musical The Prom, lead role, Dee Dee Allen, 2024
• Glenbrook South Fall Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, supporting lead role, Mrs. Alexander, 2024
• Glenbrook South Winter Play Fargo (1996), lead role, Wade Gustafson, 2024
• Glenbrook South Variety Show Celebration, solo performance, back-up singer, 2025
• Glenbrook Musical Chicago, lead role, Matron Mama Morton, 2025

ILMEA Senior Chorus, 2024

Transfer Student Ambassador and Translator, 2022-2025

UNICEF Club Public Speaker, 2022-2025

Korean Ambassador Student Association, member, 2022-2025

Japanese Club, member, 2022-2025

State Seal of Biliteracy in Ukrainian

State Seal of Biliteracy in Russian

State Seal of Biliteracy in Korean

TOPIK I (Test of Proficiency in Korean) – Level 2, Issued by NIIED (2025)

National Honors Society

Japanese Honors Society

Choir Board President

Outstanding Senior in Choral Music Award

Social Studies David P. Pasquini and John Sullivan Award

• Voice (Pop/Rock/Etno) - Private lessons at FoRa Art Center with Volodymyr Kudovba, 2015-2020
• Voice (Pop/Rap) - Private lessons with Yaryna Sorochuk, 2020-2022
• Voice (Pop/Jazz/Musical Theatre) - Private lessons with Olga Shanis, 2024
• Piano - Private lessons at FoRa Art Center, 2016-2018
• Piano & Solfeggio - Private lessons at Lviv Children's Music School No.3, 2020
• Recording - Recording sessions at ViLi Studios of original material, 2018-2021

• School is Cool (2019) - Pop | Official Lyric Video | VG Star Records
• Talking to the Sunrise (2020) - Pop | Official Lyric Video | VG Star Records
• Keep Your Crown Up (2021) - Pop | Official Music Video | VG Star Records