Shireen Banigan - Musician & Performer
Shireen captivates audiences with a dynamic blend of vocals and saxophone, performing with high-energy pop/rock band Party Cannon and laid-back acoustic duo Micro Spice across Central Illinois for weddings, private events, and live music venues. Her work spans live bands, acoustic performances, and musical theatre, bringing a mix of high-energy and laid-back, soulful sound depending on the setting.
She has also appeared on stage as Sherrie in Rock of Ages, Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde, Susie Bones in Puffs, Joanne in RENT, and Miss Honey in Matilda. Beyond the stage and bandstand, Shireen shares her voice as a cantor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington.
Shireen is a summa cum laude graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she earned degrees in Instrumental Performance (BM) and Accounting (BA).