René Ruiz

René Ruiz is a singer, voice actor and stage director. He conceived, directed and performed in the Off-Broadway a cappella concept show TOXIC AUDIO. This piece showcased the power of the human voice with smooth harmonies, vocal sound effects and musical improv earning a 2004 New York Drama Desk Award for "Unique Theatrical Experience". René is also an Audie nominated and Earphones winning audiobook narrator recently completing a series of children’s books written by Disney animator/director Glen Keane. He spent 15 years as a performer and show director for the Walt Disney World Co. including singing with the renowned “Voices of Liberty”. René has also served as a consultant and clinician for vocal groups across the country including directing vocal groups for Six Flags New England, Kennywood and Hershey Park. As a vocalist he has sung on numerous projects for television (Netflix’s “Midnight Mass”), film (Disney’s “Wish” and Universal’s “Wicked”), and theatre (Off-Broadway’s “Bastard Jones”).