KAREN SOROCA - BIOGRAPHY

KAREN SOROCA is passionate about creating inspirational songs and dance music with her writing partner, Janet Marie, and this passion is lifelong; music and dance have always been an integral part of her life.

Karen grew up hearing her father sing to Caruso and Sinatra records. It inspired her at an early age to write, direct and "star" in backyard musicals, raising money for charities. Later, she went on to Hofstra University, where she graduated with a degree in vocal music. While there, she also studied composition, counterpoint and theory. An M.A. in choreography and dance was also earned from N.Y.U. 

In her career, this multi-talented artist has worked in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York. She has been a singer/musical director, choreographer/dancer, actress, writer, and teacher. 

Soroca has sung professionally on commercials, television, film, recordings, on stage and with chamber groups and major choruses including the SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY CHORUS and the MARIN SYMPHONY CHAMBER CHORUS. She was founder and Co-artistic Director of the LOS ANGELES CHAMBER SINGERS. Karen musical directed as well as sung with VocalEyes, an accomplished a cappella jazz quartet. 

Karen Soroca (4th from left, top) sings with the Marin Symphony Chorus

Her work has also brought her behind the scenes as a choreographer and a musical director for TV pilots (TEECH), Off Broadway (TO FEED THEIR HOPES) and for the nationally known vocal group, the CAROLING COMPANY. Soroca's credits (as singer and musical director) with the CAROLING COMPANY include the feature films SCROOGED and THE ADDAMS FAMILY, plus numerous television appearances on:  GENERAL HOSPITAL, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, THE BOB SHOW, THE HOME SHOW, and BEVERLY HILLS CHRISTMAS WITH JAMES STEWART. Her most recent credits are singing on SPY KIDS and HIGH CRIMES.  In addition, Soroca has sung privately for many celebrities, including Mel Torme and the Sinatra clan.

Karen Soroca (middle) with dance friend Rebecca Pollack
Steinberg (left) on the set of "Fantasy Island", mid-1980s, wearing
authentic costumes from the original "42nd Street" movie.

Karen Soroca (center left) with dance friend Rebecca Pollack Steinberg (center right), tapping down the stairs on the "Fantasy Island" set.

Currently represented by LOOK TALENT AGENCY in San Francisco, Soroca is an active member of WOMEN IN FILM, ASCAP, AEA, SAG and AFTRA. A few years ago, she co-produced the AFTRA Singers Showcase in San Francisco. 

Karen lives with her mad scientist husband, Jim, in Marin County, California, where she also enjoys teaching yoga and singing.