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Erika Bible

Creative Director

Erika Bible is the Creative/Executive Co-Director for Inspire Studios. She leads with a simple belief: We don't just build shows, we build people.  

With over 25 years of performance and teaching experience, Erika studied Music Performance with training in classical voice and piano. Her on-stage experience includes work with the Augusta Players, Storyland Theatre, Walt Disney World Cast Choir, and numerous community and church productions.

Erika’s greatest passion, however, is mentoring young artists. Under her leadership, Inspire Studios has produced 15+ productions while cultivating a culture centered on discipline, confidence, teamwork, and growth. She believes theatre is not just about performing, it is about building resilient, courageous young people.

In addition to directing, Erika serves as a vocal coach and piano instructor. She and her husband are raising three children and are grateful to build a studio community that feels like family.

Kelly Alvarez

Music Director

Kelly is a woman of God, proud Army wife, devoted homeschool mom of two, and lifelong classical singer with a deep love for opera. She trained at New World School of the Arts and the University of South Carolina and has performed with professional opera companies and choirs in the US and abroad. She owns Étude Music Studio and graciously serves as Music Director at Inspire Studios. She loves her family, dog and parrots, builds Legos with delight, and never turns down a good afternoon tea.

Hannah Kaiser

Choreographer

Hannah is an 18-year-old freshman at Augusta University, majoring in Elementary Education and Theatre.  An Inspire Studios alumna, she has performed in more than 10 shows with Inspire Studios, Pulse Dance Center, and the Augusta Players.  Hannah has over 12 years of intensive training in dance, tumbling, theater, and voice that she brings to the studio.  This is Hannah's 6th show choreographing for Inspire Studios, and she is grateful to Mrs. Erika, Mrs. Kelly A., and Mrs. Kelly C. for their mentorship, guidance, encouragement, and support.