ABOUT RON

Ron Blakely (they/them) is a Southern California-based singer, actor, and recording artist of Black and Filipino heritage. With a passion for music from a young age, Ron participated in school talent shows, church bands, and karaoke competitions before studying voice and guitar in high school. They fell in love with theatre while pursuing their Bachelor of Arts at the University of Redlands and honed their vocal performance skills in summer programs at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

Influenced by soul, R&B, folk, musical theatre, and pop, Ron has an eclectic range of musical pursuits. Ron has performed both solo and with various groups at venues and events across the Southern California area, including Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, Downtown Disney, Riverside's Inland Empire Pride Festival, the Joshua Tree Music Festival, and the BNP Tennis Open. They have also performed in several theatrical productions, including notable roles as Sebastian in The Little Mermaid at the Landis Performing Arts Center and Isachaar in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts. They independently released their first single "The Last Time I Thought of You" in 2016 and followed up with an EP titled Lofi Soul, featuring singles "So Into You" and "I'm Ready."

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In January 2020, Ron lost their mother to chronic kidney disease and then their father to COVID-19 in February of the following year. Their upcoming EP, "BLUE," set to release in early 2024, explores their experience with grief and healing.

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As a person of several different intersections of marginalized identities within the performance community, Ron is an advocate for creating inclusive spaces that prioritize diversity. They aim to continue creating work that speaks to many walks of life. Keep an eye out for Ron's upcoming shows and collaborations, and stay tuned for the release of their anticipated EP.

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Ron is available for booking below: