Behind the Curtain of 'Illinoise' with Vocalist Tasha

‘Illinoise,’ based on Sufjan Stevens's Grammy and Oscar-nominated concept album ‘Illinois,’ brings its distinct music and dance experience to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Multi-talented Chicago artist Tasha Viets-VanLear, known by many as just Tasha, is a vocalist in the production. The artist first heard Stevens’s album in high school, learning to play guitar to its songs. She sat down with Vocalo’s Nudia Hernandez after the production’s press night to talk about this full-circle moment, plus show preparation and what it’s like behind the scenes.

This interview was produced by Nudia Hernandez. Keep up with Tasha on Instagram @wowtashawow and the musical @illinoiseonstage.