Alisa Childers

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Alisa Childers
Background = solo_singer


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Birth_name = Alisa Noelle Girard
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Instrument = Vocals, piano
Genre = Rock, indie, pop
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 2000–present
Label = Vintage Street Music
Associated_acts = ZOEgirl
URL = [http://www.alisachilders.com/ www.alisachilders.com]

Alisa Childers (born Alisa Noelle Girard, April 14, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for being in the all female group ZOEgirl. She has had a string of top ten radio singles, four studio releases, and received the Dove Award from being with ZOEgirl. Her musical influences include Bob Dylan, Peter Gabriel, Steve Taylor, Kate Bush, U2, and Sheila Walsh.cite web|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20050321054106/www.zoegirlonline.com/about.aspx?bio=Alisa |title=Alisa Childers - Official ZOEgirl Website (archived)]

Early years

Born Alisa Noelle Girard (she is the daughter of Contemporary Christian Music pioneer, Chuck Girard), she grew up in San Fernando Valley, California. She studied gymnastics and piano at a young age. She was the captain of her high school cheerleading squad and softball team. A couple of years after high school, she moved to New York and ran a youth center in southeast Manhattan.cite web|url= http://www.yourmusiczone.com/go/ymz/news_more/alisa_childers_leaving_zoegirl_after_seven_years |title=Your Music Zone]

ZOEgirl years

Alisa left New York and moved back to California, where she was contacted by a family friend about starting a group upon return. After a few months, Alisa agreed to pursue the idea. She was introduced to Kristin Schweain and the two began composing songs. A few months later, Chrissy Conway-Katina joined the group. In 2000, ZOEgirl was signed to Sparrow Records and became the fastest-selling debut artist in the record label’s history. While with ZOEgirl, Alisa wrote the singles “I Believe,” “Unchangeable,” and “Scream.” She toured with many artists including Newsboys, TobyMac, Avalon, Jump5, and Natalie Grant.

olo career

ZOEgirl stayed together for seven years. At the end of 2006, Alisa started a solo career. [ [http://www.freewebs.com/crazy_alisa_fan/home.html The Truth Is ] ] Her self-titled album was released on December 1, 2007.

Miscellaneous

*Alisa is married to Mike Childers, who played drums for the now-disbanded ZOEgirl.
*Alisa enjoys cooking, reading and painting.
*Alisa and Mike are currently expecting their first child together (a girl). Mike has two children from a previous marriage. cite web|url= http://www.myspace.com/alisachildersmusic|title=Alisa Childers on MySpace]

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