“I have never been able to do anything but tell the truth.” Carrie Manolakos says. “Since I was young, it’s been with me to the core. And as I’ve grown, it’s only magnified the more I get to know myself..”
Carrie Manolakos is an internationally acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musical theater actress, and vocal entrepreneur. Renowned for her immense dynamic range and profound emotional depth, she has successfully bridged the worlds of pop, rock, and Broadway, building a diverse career that spans commercial recording, major motion pictures, and iconic stage performances. Guided by an enduring commitment to truth, intuition, and human connection, she has dedicated her life to understanding both the outer voice and the inner frequency of the human spirit.
Manolakos first captured the attention of the theatrical world with a series of high-profile roles. She began her New York professional career on Broadway, performing in the ensemble of Mamma Mia! before being promoted to the lead role of Sophie Sheridan. Shortly after, she took flight as Elphaba in the Second National Tour of the blockbuster musical Wicked. Later, she brought her talents to Los Angeles, starring as Natalie in the critically acclaimed, multi-media stage premiere of Love Actually Live at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Beyond live theater, Manolakos has established a significant footprint in Hollywood as a sought-after session vocalist for major film and television productions. Her powerful vocals are featured on the soundtracks of the Academy Award-nominated musical film The Greatest Showman, Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles 2, The Croods: A New Age, and Dear Evan Hansen. On television, she has lent her voice to acclaimed series such as NBC’s Rise, Smash (where she led the Hit List concert, taking over for Katharine McPhee), and FX's Fosse/Verdon. Her screen work culminated in high-profile live broadcasts; she performed "This is Me" at the 2018 Academy Awards and, in December 2025, delivered a soaring solo tribute honoring Michael Crawford at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. Following her time with ARC, she will be heading to Washington D.C. to sing at the A Capitol Fourth: Salute to America Celebration on July 4, 2026.
As a songwriter and solo artist, Manolakos' work gained international recognition with her records Echo (which hit #44 on the iTunes pop charts) and The 44th Chord. Her work as a songwriter has paired her with prominent industry hitmakers, including David Hodges, busbee, and Shane McAnally. On June 5, 2026, she will release a new mini-album titled 'Oh Beautiful, an offering to the country for America 250 that emphasizes hope, healing, forgiveness, and love.
Her cross-genre appeal has allowed her to share the stage with an incredibly eclectic mix of top-tier artists and prestigious ensembles worldwide. A live performance of Radiohead’s "Creep" at New York's Le Poisson Rouge became an international internet sensation, amassing over 4 million views, prompting Entertainment Weekly to name it one of the "Top 12 Best Radiohead Covers of All Time," and earning her the #1 spot on Elle Magazine's "30 Under 30: Essential Names to Know" list. She has guest-starred with the rock band Phish at Madison Square Garden for their historic 2013 New Year’s Eve show and performed alongside Hugh Jackman at the Metropolitan Opera House, singing the role of Eponine to his Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. Her other live highlights include collaborating with The Swell Season at the Ryman Auditorium, appearing with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, and debuting her original single, "All Eyes On Us," at the MAHA Inaugural Ball in January 2025.
Expanding her artistic expression, Manolakos released her first short film, Metanoia: A Change of Mind, in February 2022. Born out of pure intuition after the entertainment industry had been shut down for 18 months, the project shares her journey re-entering performing in a new way, aligned with her core values and the purity and power of music.
Driven by a desire to share her holistic approach to vocal mastery, Manolakos is also an entrepreneur. She is the owner and founder of The Voice Cathedral, an online and in-person vocal development and coaching program for artists, singers, and entertainers. Utilizing her lifetime of elite professional experience, she coaches a select few dedicated singers, focusing on a full-bodied approach that balances technical precision with an understanding of the heart, helping artists develop an unwavering relationship with their instrument to achieve authenticity, power, and truth.
Connect with Carrie at carriemanolakos.com and on social media @carriemanolakos.
