​Deanna (she/her/hers) has been a part of the Morton Grove Community Church for about 30 years.  She has held a variety of volunteer positions with the church, and particularly enjoyed her involvement with the youth through the Appalachian Service Project and the musical energy as a part of the Bell Choir.  Deanna started as Administrative Assistant in March 2024, and is beginning to settle into the position.  In her free time, Deanna enjoys puttering in her backyard garden, exploring hiking trails anywhere, quilting (for family, new and old), and dancing to whatever music is playing.  She lives in Chicago with her husband, Jim, and dog Lily, and is happy to have her three grown children living nearby.

Kyle (he/him/his) is a passionate piano teacher who is dedicated to helping students of all ages grow their love for music. He has been playing piano since a young age and is following in his mother's footsteps as a piano teacher. He studied classical piano with Dr. Lucia Unrau and studied jazz piano with Professor Reggie Thomas. Kyle is a versatile musician who performs in various bands and styles around Chicago with his primary focus being jazz organ.

Christa Asha is an artist; a vocalist, songwriter, actress, and baby bassist/harmoniumist/vocal looper based in Chicago. She has appeared in numerous musical and theatrical projects throughout the city, including in her band Only the Middle. She gives major kudos to the city of New York (where she graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts) for facilitating her artistic adolescence. During the week day she finds joy in being a speech-language pathologist!