Self Esteem For Life Foundation

Specialties

Self-​Esteem for Life Foundation (SELF) is 501 C 3 non-​profit organization dedicated to building self-​esteem among young people through the performing arts. Youth ages 8 to 20 have the opportunity to create a musical theatre production, and can audition for singing, acting or dancing roles. Those not interested in performing can work backstage, on sets, costumes, lighting, sound, and more.

History

Established in 2011.

SELF has produced Rent School Edition, The Sound of Music and The Bible Story of Joseph.

Meet the Business Owner

Tracy W.

Business Owner

A photographer, modeling coach, director and performing arts teacher, Tracy Whiteside has been in the entertainment and fashion business for over 25 years.

Tracy opened a modeling and acting school and agency in the New York area. She built this performing arts franchise business from $ 0 to $ 1 million. As owner and operator of the school and agency, she was a licensed talent agent and taught workshops for ages 4 to 64 in modeling, acting, makeup, fashion, image and self-​improvement.

Tracy taught performing arts at Elgin College and Christian Youth Theatre. As a Board Member of First Street Playhouse, she was the Educational Committee Chairperson, Volunteer Committee Chairperson and directed and produced plays at the theatre.

Now Education Manager at Fox Valley Rep Theatre at Pheasant Run Resort, Tracy directs children’s musicals and is responsible for the development and staffing of the Performing Arts Academy.

She is a proud member of the St. Charles Arts Council.