Ryder Kole Emerson, known as Cassie/Cassandra prior to transitioning (2013), is a musical theatre performer living and working in Northern California. Having spent some time in Los Angeles working as a background vocalist/actor, he has worked on ABCs The Goldberg's under the direction of Tim Davis from TVs BoyBand as well as performed at Jazz Night at The W Hotel in Hollywood with musical artist Nikki Edgar (of The Edgar Family Band from America's Got Talent).