Full Name:
Bridgette 'Bri' L. Cooper
Gender:
Female
Family:
Divorced; 1 Child: Scotland
Birth Place:
Washington, DC
Home City:
Silver Spring, MD
Religion:
Episcopal/Anglican
MBA, International Business, Strayer University, 2015
BMus, Opera Performance, East Carolina University, 1990
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Maryland, District 8, 2018, 2020
No caucus information on file.
Director of Operations, 1st Choice, 2018-present
Host/Producer, "Operaluscious", 2015-present
Owner, Classical Soloists Unlimited, 2001-present
Artist, "Heavenly Grass: Great American Art Songs"
Actor, "The Washingtonian"
Actor, "The Wire"
Performer, Aspen Opera Theater
Performer, Charleston Symphony International Tour of Porgy and Bess
Performer, Opera Ebony Young Artist Program
Contributing Editor, Operagasm.com
Co-Host, Radio ONE
Contributing Editor, Smooth Jazz Beach Radio
Performer, The Israel Jerusalem Music Festival
Performer, The Lyric Opera of Chicago
Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, present
Member, Bahamian American Association, present
Member, Women's Club of Chevy Chase, present
Volunteer Chief Operating Officer, C&C Advocacy, 2012
Member, Music Educators of America, 2001-2009
Awards:
Mentor of the Year (SEEC Non Profit)
Outstanding Teacher of the Year (DCPS Ward 8)
New Teacher of the Year Nominated (DCPS)
Who's Who of International Business Women
25 Women Changing the World (Conversations Magazine)
Several International Awards of Singing
Father's Name:
Clement Theodore Cooper
Father's Occupation:
Attorney
Favorite Musician:
Marian Anderson
Mother's Name:
Nan Cooper
Mother's Occupation:
Former Opera Singer and Educator
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
It is up to all of us to keep moving this country forward. We must be engaged in our communities and the political process.