Christina Bottley

~ Executive & Artistic Director ~

Christina is a classical pianist and an accomplished singer whose powerful, expansive vocals allow her to cover a diverse repertoire spanning Jazz, Musical Theater, Blues, Pop, and Rock. A professional performer since 2008 and a proud member of Actors’ Equity, Christina has built an impressive career with credits across New York City and Orlando. Her stage roles include celebrated performances such as Kim in Miss Saigon, Christmas Eve in Avenue Q, and Trix in The Drowsy Chaperone. She has also performed with elite specialty ensembles, including Epcot’s premier a cappella group, The Voices of Liberty, and was part of the opening cast of the Frog Choir at Universal Studios.

A dynamic, award-winning professional, she also boasts a rich background in performance and music education. She has headlined her own solo cabaret, appeared in a PBS Special with Jackie Evancho and David Foster, and was a featured vocalist for NBC’s 30 Rock. Christina has attended Master Classes and worked one-on-one with industry elites such as William H. Macy, Lea Salonga, Stephen Brooker, and Matthew Broderick, and studied privately with renowned Musical Director, Michael Lavine.

Christina was a founding member and executive producer of the A Collective NYC theatre company. She is an alumna of the Atlantic Acting School NYC and is a certified Steinway Teacher & Educational Partner.

Outside of the arts, she loves spending time with her loving husband, Franco, and their sweet little boy, Gianni.

Visit website at: christinabottley.com

Bonnie Johnson

~ Managing Director ~

Bonnie Johnson is a versatile voice specialist whose expertise spans acting voice, choral direction, corporate coaching, performance, and teaching.

With 20 years of experience as a musical director, Bonnie has performed with the Utah Opera Company for four seasons. Her academic foundation includes the study of vocal pedagogy at Weber State University and Brigham Young University. Since becoming an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voice-work® in 2012, she has become a leading educator in the field.

Bonnie trains actors for the Utah High School Shakespeare Competition at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City and has conducted numerous Fitzmaurice Voice-work (FV) workshops for high school and university theater programs across Utah. Her teaching engagements include workshops for the Utah Theater Association, the Utah Advisory Council of Theater Teachers, and IVTOM.

A key contributor to the FV community, Bonnie taught the singing week for the 2016 certification course and co-taught a week-long intensive singing workshop with Catherine Fitzmaurice and Joey Bates in New York in 2017.

Bonnie lives in Kaysville, Utah, with her husband of 47 years, and they have five children.

Joan Brough

~ Marketing Director ~

Joan is an artist shaped by the warmth of generational tradition and the thrill of the spotlight. Her earliest creative memories are steeped in music, dating back to age five, as she sat with her grandmothers, learning the language of the piano. The call of the stage soon followed: by age eight, she made her musical debut, finding her footing (literally!) while dancing on the feet of her older brother.

Today, Joan remains a dedicated, lifelong student of her craft. To continually evolve, she has immersed herself in advanced training, including a five-day master class in the powerful Fitzmaurice Breathwork technique under the guidance of Catherine Fitzmaurice. She is currently deepening her dramatic work through adult acting study with Andra Thorne at The Acting Spot. When not dedicating time to her family—her husband and four daughters—Joan channels her passion into vibrant community performances, often gracing the stage at CenterPoint Theatre in Centerville, Utah.

Her artistic philosophy is perfectly encapsulated by the words she lives by: “Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art.” For Joan, creativity is a continuous journey of humility, mastery, and joy.

Christopher Keough

~ Creative Director ~

Meet Chris Keough, a dynamic vocalist and performer who brings a captivating energy to every stage he touches. For years, Chris has enchanted audiences around the globe as a key entertainer for The Walt Disney Company. His distinguished Disney credits include lending his powerful voice to the revered Voices of Liberty, harmonizing with the iconic Dapper Dans, and starring in a featured role within the vibrant spectacle of Festival of the Lion King.

Chris’s passion lies at the intersection of a cappella and vocal jazz, a focus that has led him to national acclaim. He is not just a performer, but a champion: he is a vital member of RESOLVE, the sophisticated vocal jazz quartet that clinched the 2019 Harmony Sweepstakes National Championship, and the powerhouse barbershop quartet, Three and a Half Men, who brought home the prestigious 2024 International Championship Gold Medal.

His contributions extend far beyond his vocal talent. Off-stage, Chris is an accomplished and highly respected live entertainment producer and a prolific music arranger. His arrangements—known for their intricate detail, imaginative flair, and broad appeal—are performed widely across the entertainment community, solidifying his reputation as a unique triple-threat in the world of music.

Follow him at: @chrismkeough

Our Board of Directors: Governance and Vision

Salt Lake Community Arts is proudly governed by an independent, all-volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to ensuring our financial health, legal compliance, and long-term vision. Our Board members bring a diverse range of expertise to safeguard our mission of fostering a collaborative and inclusive creative environment in the Salt Lake City area.

Name	Role	Focus & Expertise
Christina Bottley	President	Strategic leadership, community outreach, and founding vision.
Bonnie Johnson	Secretary	Corporate governance, record keeping, and internal compliance.
Joan Brough	Treasurer	Financial oversight, budget management, and fiscal integrity.

The Advisory Team

In addition to our governing Board, we are supported by a distinguished Advisory Board composed of experts and respected community leaders. They provide essential, non-binding strategic counsel and specialized insights that directly shape our programs and maximize our community impact.

We are honored to have Christopher Keough, Creative Director, contributing his valuable expertise and guidance to the organization.