Markos Kandilis · The Performer

Every stage is home.

From the Metropolitan Opera House at age ten to headlining at sea. Singer, actor, songwriter.

The matinee begins

Act I · The story

Raised on the biggest stage there is.

A native Jersey Boy of Greek and Italian heritage, I started professional performance at age ten as a chorus member at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Westminster Choir College trained the instrument; two decades of stages tuned it.

Featured Singer, Vocal Captain, and Headliner for Royal Caribbean Productions. The international tour of Chicago the Musical. Styles and languages across the map, and a home base in Zürich.

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Act II · The repertoire

What I bring to a stage

iHeadliner and featured vocalistFull production shows, solo sets, and guest-artist spots. Big rooms, big finishes.Voice

iiMusical theatreChicago, and the classic and contemporary canon, acted as much as sung.Stage

iiiOpera and classical chorusWhere it all started. The Met chorus discipline never leaves you.Classical

ivSinger-songwriterOriginal material. The artist behind the interpreter.Original

vVocal captain and ensemble leadershipRunning the vocal room: rehearsal discipline, blend, morale.Leadership

Act III · The gallery

On stage, on film, on record

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Backstage, Chicago tour

Studio session

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Act IV · The ovation

From the people who hired the voice

Markos is gifted vocally. A quick study who exhibits the utmost professionalism.

Anne DittamoVocal Director, Royal Caribbean Productions

A sensitive singer with a solid voice and versatile range. Strong work ethic and dedication to the material.

Andrew BryanMusical Director, Chicago

A beautiful voice. Intelligent, focused, and great to work with.

Mark PettitVocal Director, Royal Caribbean

Markos is brilliant. He follows direction well and is quick to try new concepts.

Elem EleyProfessor Emeritus of Voice, Westminster Choir College

One of the most intellectual and driven men I know.

Jeff BlairCasting Director