Marilyn "Simone" Cliett, Artist/Songwriter/Producer/DJ/Creative

About

I’m a Berklee College of Music graduate with a deep and extensive background in vocal performance and studio recording, having performed and gained significant experience in music from the age of 14. By 18, I was working professionally in the Oakland, CA area, performing at major venues like the Fox Theater and Paramount Theatre as a member of Vocal Rush. Over the past four years, I’ve specialized in songwriting, music production, DJing, and music technology, having developed a musical identity surrounding the fusion of neo-soul and electronic music. I pull tons of inspiration from artists like Cleo Sol, James Blake, Stevie Wonder, and Erykah Badu. My creative practice is global and interdisciplinary. I studied abroad in Valencia, Spain, for a whole year, and have a strong interest in languages and cross-cultural collaboration. Beyond music, I’m passionate about visual storytelling, with experience in digital and analog photography, video curation, and graphic design. I’m currently seeking remote opportunities that allow me to contribute, collaborate, and grow across music, visual media, and creative technology.

Experience

Blue Bottle Coffee

Mar 2025 – Present

Barista

Berklee Summer in the City

Jun 2024 – Aug 2024

Boston, MA

Street Team Member

- Collaborated with production team members to best represent artists and live performance setups - Assisted with performance setup, occasionally assisting with audio engineering - Developed various methods of audience engagement (handing out pamphlets, approaching those passing by) - Acted as a liaison between the performer and the audience

OSA Vocal Rush

Sep 2019 – Jun 2020

Oakland, CA

Assistant Music Director

As Assistant Music Director of a cappella group Vocal Rush, my duties included: - Leading group rehearsals in the absence of the primary director - Manage rehearsals outside school hours - Communicate with band members via Slack - Administer count-offs and conduct during live performances - Lead by example by showing up to rehearsals on time and prepared

OSA Vocal Rush

Sep 2018 – Jun 2020

Oakland, CA

Band Member

Vocal Rush is a two-time national champion a capella group based out of Oakland, CA. After passing through multiple rounds of auditions, I was a member of the group for about 2+ years developing a sophisticated understanding of vocal music and performance by the age of 17. As a member of Vocal Rush we had opportunities to do the following: - Performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Oakland Fox Theater, Oakland Paramount Theater, London Acapella Festival, Yoshi's Oakland - Collaborated with artists such as Ben Harper, Michael Franti, and Delta Rae - Featured on our EP "We are the Ones", lead vocals on track titled "Phenomenal Woman" and featured in single titled "Americans" - Design single cover art for our single "Americans" Vocal Rush is a two-time national champion a capella group based out of Oakland, CA. After passing through multiple rounds of auditions, I was a member of the group for about 2+ years developing a sophisticated understanding of vocal music and performance by the age of 17. As a member of Vocal Rush we had opportunities to do the following: - Performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Oakland Fox Theater, Oakland Paramount Theater, London Acapella Festival, Yoshi's Oakland - Collaborated with artists such as Ben Harper, Michael Franti, and Delta Rae - Featured on our EP "We are the Ones", lead vocals on track titled "Phenomenal Woman" and featured in single titled "Americans" - Design single cover art for our single "Americans"

Education

Berklee College of Music

Sep 2021 – May 2025

Bachelor of Music, Professional Music: Songwriting and Electronic Performance. Minor in Music Technology

Loyola University New Orleans

Aug 2020 – Jun 2021

Music Therapy

Marilyn "Simone" Cliett

Artist/Songwriter/Producer/DJ/Creative

Skills

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