Mia Pinero is a Prairie School alum who was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. She is currently a New York City based performer who most recently performed alongside Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd, covering Johanna and the Beggar Woman. She made her Broadway debut as Maria while understudying in Ivo Van Hove's revival of West Side Story. Mia has performed at some of the most prestigious theaters across the country, including Paper Mill Playhouse, the Guthrie Theater, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Westport Country Playhouse. Her concert credits include venues such as Lincoln Center, the Times Center, and Feinstein's/ 54 Below where she made her solo debut performance in Growing Up: An Album Release Celebration in Concert!. On camera, Mia played Angelica in Law and Order: SVU, was featured on a CitiBank commercial where she got to eat BBQ chicken wings (a favorite), and was featured on the 76th Annual Tony Awards and The Today Show. Spring of 2022, she released and co-produced her solo debut album, Growing Up, which is available on all streaming platforms. As a coach, Mia has taught masterclasses and 1:1's to students and schools across the country, both in person and remotely. Mia emphasizes continuous growth and training for artists, focusing on nuance, specificity, and individual uniqueness. Her commitment has led to increased confidence, stage presence, and a deeper connection to work.