It’s hard to think of any musician who’s had a more varied career than Elmhurst-based singer Cathy Richardson; from scrappy indie rock singer selling albums out of her car to commercial jingles; off-Broadway stage productions to a variety of side projects. Grammy-nominated, Cathy Richardson is the voice of Jefferson Starship since 2008.

The twists and turns of her career feel impossible to follow, and incredibly unlikely, but are owed to the vast range of Richardson’s dynamite-packed vocal cords and her dogged perseverance to achieve goals she set as a teenager. Richardson grew up in west suburban Burr Ridge, and graduated from Hinsdale Central High School where she was recently inducted to their alumni Hall of Fame. An Elmhurst resident since 1995, Richardson is not only thrilled to bring her array of skills and experience to the EPCA board, but also to see this incredible vision come to life for her community.