The Soloists:

Christopher Douglas Rhodovi – Baritone, has been called “Sophisticated” (Baltimore Sun) and “Rich and Delightful” (Capitol) for his interpretation of the American songbook, and opera. Mr. Rhodovi is a graduate from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, currently studies with Dr. John Van Cura, and has performed extensively in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is excited to return to his home parish, St. Louis, for this concert. In addition to Washington National Opera, Mr. Rhodovi has performed with Lyric Opera Baltimore, Baltimore Concert Opera, Live Arts Maryland, Washington Concert Opera, Peabody Opera Theater, Opera AACC, the former Baltimore Opera Company, and Washington Summer Opera Theater. When not on stage he can often be found cantoring at historic Saint Leo’s in Baltimore’s Little Italy, and Immaculate Conception Church in Towson.

Erin Wegner Brooks is a new Howard County resident and is delighted to be singing in the St. Louis Choir. Erin performed on the 1st National Tour of Young Frankenstein, and Cirque Dreams, Off-Broadway in Pinkalicious, Wuthering Heights, and A Stoop on Orchard Street, in Las Vegas as a principal singer for Jubilee!, and with Disney. While in NYC, Erin co-founded Good People Management Group to provide general management and consulting services for theatrical and live events and served on the board of HERE Arts Center. Erin currently works as a full time Voice Over artist. Favorite clients include: Clinique, Amazon, Nationwide Insurance, Dannon Yogurt, Facebook/META, 3M, Frigidaire, MERCK, Baby Einstein, Chase, Benjamin Moore, NFCU, and VISA.

Liz Mulligan is a proud graduate of Northwestern University’s Theater and Music Theater Certificate programs, holding a Bachelor of Science in Speech from NU, in addition to a Masters in Education (Curriculum and Design) from National Louis University.  Liz has performed with The Chicago Humanities Festival, the Cathedral Choral Society, and, of course, as a soloist with the St. Louis Church Concert Series.  Favorite past performances include “A Little Night Music” (Mrs. Segstrom), “Children of Eden” (Aysha/Storyteller), “The Importance of Being Earnest” (Lady Bracknell), “Cinderella” (Joy), “The Secret Garden” (Mrs. Winthrop), and, most recently, The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Alice Nutting/Edwin Drood).  Liz has served as a cantor and choral member for St Louis Church since 2013. 

 Liz is thrilled to be returning as a soloist for the 2022 Christmas Concert.  She would like to dedicate her performance to her daughters, Maeve and Madeleine.