James A. Pierce III

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania James A. Pierce, III is an AUDELCO Award Winning Actor, Singer, Dancer. He's a classically trained singer and dancer and has maintained a diverse and successful career.Pierce began performing at the age of six training at La Cher Tari Dance Studio. He began playing trumpet/cornet at the age of 9 and joined the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Men's Chorale at the age of 11. While in the Boys Choir, he toured the Philadelphia tri-state area as well as internationally to Switzerland and France. He also sang in his first opera "La Boheme" with Opera North.He attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts(CAPA) as a Vocal Music Major for his Freshman/Sophomore years, then became a double major his Junior year adding Dance to his curriculum. He performed in the Spring musicals (Once Upon a Mattress, The Wiz, Guys and Dolls) and began his classical dance training at the age of 15, studying Ballet at Wissahickon Dance Academy. ... [Details Intro]