On-set vocal coaching · 001
On-set vocal coach.
When actors have to sing on camera, Charissa is the one just off camera: casting the voices, arranging the parts, running rehearsals, and feeding pitches through take after take.
Los Angeles · Commercials · TV · Live
The work · 002
On the call sheet.
01 · Verizon · TV spots
'Holiday Carolers' campaign.
Supported casting and vocal production across eight spots, helping hire six actors. Arranged the vocal parts, led rehearsals, coached performances on set, and partnered with director Kitao Sakurai through a week-long shoot. Full case study →
02 · Capital One · TV spot
'Let's Stay Together', with Samuel L. Jackson.
In-studio vocal coaching for the spot.
03 · M.I.A. · Live concert
The Rose Bowl.
Hired and led a large, diverse children’s choir. Ran rehearsals and coordinated full show-day execution with the production team.
04 · The Real O’Neals · TV
'The Real Christmas', season 2, episode 8.
Hired a gospel choir for on- and off-camera sessions, led rehearsals, served as the vocal point person for the production team, and filed all SAG-AFTRA contracts and paperwork. Watch the scene →
05 · T.J. Maxx · TV spot
Holiday campaign.
Cast six actors and ran performance rehearsals. Acted as production’s primary vocal liaison and recorded demo vocals to guide actor delivery.
06 · ABC · TV
'A Very Boy Band Holiday'.
Recruited and managed a children’s choir for a televised performance with several iconic ’90s boy bands. Ran rehearsals, acted as the primary vocal liaison to production, coordinated directly with guardians, and handled all union contract filings.
Also on set: Tide, Super Bowl spot (Saatchi & Saatchi, 2024) · Anchorman 2 (2013) · Nike, national commercial.
What she brings · 003
Everything but the camera.
From high-end studios to live stages to on-set sessions, Charissa is the person producers call when they need world-class vocals, a flawless blend, a choir assembled fast, or an arrangement built on the spot. Two decades in, with a reputation for showing up, locking in, and delivering.
- Singer
- Piano
- Songwriting
- Hiring singers
- Gospel choir
- Kids choir
- Solo & group rehearsals
- Great with kids
- Payroll paperwork
- Union contracts
On set · 004
Just off camera.
On set · Verizon holiday campaign · Golden Oak Ranch, 2023
Book · 005
Singing on set?
Los Angeles · Remote prep available · SAG-AFTRA paperwork handled