Leah Rippetoe

Assistant Music Director

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Leah Rippetoe is an accomplished vocalist, actress, dancer, choreographer, choral director and bell choir director.
 
She currently serves as the Assistant Music Director for the University Christian Church (UCC).  She holds the designation “Certified Director” within the Sweet Adelines International choral organization and serves as the Assistant Director of the San Diego Chorus, winning regional competitions and placing in the top ten of 2,000 plus choruses world wide on multiple occasions.  In previous roles, she has served as Bell Chori Director and Praise Team Leader for the First Christian Church Las Vegas, and as a Ministry Assistant at Middletown Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
Rippetoe has a long and successful history on stage as a performer. Throughout her career she has performed in theater productions, choral music competitions and as a member of the ensemble performing backup vocals for Neil Diamond during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards broadcast.
Leah is a Stephen Minister, and serves as an Elder at UCC.  She has held these roles in multiple Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) settings.  She currently serves on committees and boards in and out of the church and Sweet Adelines organization including being the Vice Moderator at UCC.