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A Step Above: Malia Civetz
Las Vegas Academy of the Performing Arts
Class of 2012
It’s always showtime for Las Vegas Academy senior Malia Civetz. In fact, to sum up her performance resume here is an impossible feat. Her National Anthem roster alone can fill up a page or two, and so we sum her up as this: remarkably talented, gifted musically and tirelessly committed to her craft. When she’s not hitting the books to sharpen her academic edge, she’s delighting audiences with her outstanding vocal stylings. And if you ask her, it’s all in the name of bringing joy to others and making the world a better place. For all that and more, Malia Civetz is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 4.7
Activities/Performances:
- National Anthem for President Barack Obama’s Economic Speech at UNLV, 2010
- Performances at House of Blues Sunset Strip and Universal Studios CityWalk, 2009
- Showtime at the Apollo featured Star of Tomorrow–Apollo Theater, 2007
- LV Academy Theatre Productions: Hairspray–Tracy Turnblad; It’s a Wonderful Life–Radio Star; The Crucible–Martha Corey & Sarah Goode; West Side Story–Rosalia; The Wiz–Ensemble
- Las Vegas Academy Vocal Jazz, 2008-Present
- International Thespian Society Member
- LVA Performance Choir
Scholarships/Awards/Community Service:
- Barry Manilow’s 15 Minutes of FAME Winner, 2011
- USC Summer Musical Theater Conservatory Scholarship, 2011
- Gateway Arts Foundation Scholarship, 2010
- FAME Talent Show Winner, 2009
- Henderson’s Got Talent–1st Place, 2008
- Las Vegas Motor Speedway Children’s Charities, 2004-Present
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 2005-Present
- Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk, 2007-Present
- Positively Kids Town Square Event, 2007-Present
- Toys for Tots, 2009-Present
- Public Education Foundation’s Hero Award Event, 2010/11
Goals & Aspirations: “My goals at the moment are to receive the Advanced Honors Diploma and become a valedictorian. After graduation, I wish to work toward a Bachelor’s Degree in vocal performance and musical theatre. As far as the future, it has always been my dream to receive a Grammy and Tony award!”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am extremely proud that I was selected to sing for President Obama, perform at the Apollo Theater and play Tracy in Hairspray, all while continuing to get straight A’s in all of my classes. I’ve been honored to share the stage with so many incredible performers and will soon sing in the Paris Showroom with Barry Manilow; I’m so excited!”
Malia is Successful Because: “To be successful as a student and singer/performer takes a lot of dedication. I have in the past and will continue to put in the time and training in order to be respected as a musician and artist. Hard work, perseverance and my amazing parents have gotten me to where I am today.”
