Simon Kirjner

• HIGHLIGHTS ( theatre roles)
• 2022 Seussical ( Horton)
• 2023 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ( Zeek and understudy for Chip)
• 2024 The Wedding Singer ( Ricky the Bartender)
• 2025 Niceley Nicely ( Guys and Dolls)
• RAGAZZI BOYS CHORUS ( tours)
• 2023 Pacific Northwest: Vancouver, Seattle
• 2024 Australia: Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney
• RAGAZZI BOYS CHORUS (soloist)
• Our Sacred Earth “Sing My Child”
• Sing, Choir of Angels! “The King is Born”
• DOWNBEAT SHOW CHOIR
• 2024 ICHSA, Burbank Quarter Finals - vocal percussion - Cells Planets, Soloist
• 2024Los Gatos Tree Lighting Ceremony - vocal percussion -You Will Be Found, Soloist
• AWARDS
• 2024 1st Place New York Artists International Competition* voice
• *Ron Kim NY State Rep Award
• 2024 1st Place New York Young Virtuoso Competition voice and viola

Simon, 16, is an 11th grader at The Harker School in California, where he excels in violin, viola, and voice. Simon began playing the violin at age three and now studies violin and viola under the guidance of Elizabeth Faidley and voice with Alison Collins and Amelia DeMayo. He has performed at esteemed venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. He earned numerous accolades, including first place at the New York Artists International Competition, a silver medal at the Canadian International Music Competition, and another silver medal at the American Protégé Competition.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Simon has showcased his talents in theatrical productions, including Guys and Dolls, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Wedding Singer, and Working. He performed with the Ragazzi Boys Chorus at the Sydney Opera House. Outside rehearsals and practice sessions, Simon enjoys playing video games, participating in Dungeons & Dragons, and creating musical arrangements.