Collette is a New Yorker, born and raised on Long Island. She is a lifelong singer and theater performer, as well as a self-taught guitar player and songwriter.

She has a bachelor's degree in Theater from Muhlenberg College and studied physical theatre at Accademia dell' Arte in Arezzo, Italy. In 2016 she created and performed her original solo clown show, “Home, Sweet, _____” that has been performed at festivals around the country including FringeNYC and Capital Fringe in DC.  

Photography by Rich Balter

A classically trained vocalist, Collette has many years of NYSSMA certifications and was annually selected for several All-County and All-State Choruses. She has always enjoyed belting Broadway and Disney tunes since a young age, and over the years has gained experience in many genres such as jazz, r&b, rock, pop, spiritual, country, and motown.  

Collette now lives in Key West, FL playing music full time. She plays her solo acoustic act at venues all over town, covering everything from Joni Mitchell to Miley Cyrus. In November 2024 she released her first single “Past Tense” recorded at Sunrise Studios of Marathon. Her band “CC and the Sunsetters” plays Tuesdays at Sunset Pier from 5-7 pm. Check out her full schedule here.