Saturday, November 7, 2026 @ 1 pm
@ Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake, IL
Experience an electrifying performance with Rikki Lee Wilson as she delivers the finest Taylor Swift musical tribute you have ever seen.
Known as the pinnacle of Taylor Swift tributes, Love Story has toured across the USA and beyond, bringing an impeccable homage to the pop star sensation.
Crafted with meticulous care, Rikki Lee Wilson embodies an unforgettable performance that mirrors the essence of Taylor Swift herself. Backed by an exceptional band, every moment radiates authenticity with multiple costume changes and a passionate stage presence, creating a riveting experience for attendees of all ages.
Rikki even resembles Taylor Swift, captivating Swifties with every performance and transporting them into the exhilarating spectacle of a Taylor Swift live event.
She covers Taylor’s chart-topping hits such as Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, and many more. The show delivers an evening filled with infectious energy, leaving audiences in awe of her remarkable talent and passion for this music.
Join us for this unforgettable event of pop star magic, endless energy, and pure joy—sing along and dance the night away!
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About Rikki Lee Wilson
A true California girl, born in Los Angeles and raised on melody, Rikki is pure sunshine with a microphone. She’s been singing in the studio since she was just three years old, growing up with a recording studio in her own home and musical magic being created daily during her formative years. With a father who wrote and produced platinum pop records, music wasn’t just around her—it was the air she breathed.
A trained pop and jazz vocalist and a lifelong studio rat, Rikki pairs technical precision with fearless instinct. By 15, she was already mastering mezzo-soprano harmony stacks by The Andrews Sisters and Glenn Miller, sharpening her ear and vocal agility in a way few singers ever achieve. Not long after, she was singing professionally in a touring 17-piece jazz band, earning touring chops up the wazoo and learning how to command a stage night after night.
From the moment she steps onstage, something shifts. Her smile is contagious. Her energy is visceral. She doesn’t just perform—she connects. A natural-born entertainer with charisma to the moon, Rikki is utterly captivating to watch and impossible to ignore.
There’s a magnetic pull when she sings. You won’t stay in your seat for long. Somehow, in a room full of people, she makes it feel like the song is meant just for you—as if you’re the only one there. Her audience needs her, and she needs them, creating a powerful, electric exchange that has to be seen to be believed.
What truly sets Rikki apart is her authenticity. This is Rikki’s version—never an impersonation, always an interpretation. She honors the lyrics and vocal performance of the artists she covers with depth, respect, and emotional truth, delivering each song in a way that feels genuine, honest, and unmistakably her own.
Warm, radiant, and deeply passionate about connecting through music, Rikki leaves audiences buzzing long after the final note fades. One performance is all it takes—you won’t just remember her—you’ll hire her.
Rikki is that rare artist with the musical depth and chops to move between worlds seamlessly. She can deliver the emotional mysticism of Stevie Nicks, the storytelling intimacy of Taylor Swift, the powerhouse precision of Carrie Underwood, and the fearless pop icon energy of Madonna—then, at the drop of a hat, turn around and swing an Ella Fitzgerald standard on the spot with a three-piece jazz band. It’s not a trick. It’s a deep, instinctive musical understanding that allows her to adapt, interpret, and command any style with absolute credibility.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tim Paul, board president
John Jacobsen, vice president
Jerry Trachsler, treasurer
Luanne Flavin, secretary
Mike H. Johnson
Jack Minsley
Rich Naponelli
Michelle Nowland
Sandra Pierce
Steven Szalaj
Stacey McInerney
RAUE CENTER STAFF
Richard Kuranda
Raue Center CEO & Founding Artistic Director of Williams Street Repertory
Justin Wellington
Managing Director
Jenna Klaproth
Operations Manager
Meredith Schaefer-Flowers
Director of Marketing &
Institutional Advancement
Michele V. Knight
Marketing Manager
James Knight
Economic Development Manager
Rob Scharlow
Raue Center School for the Arts
Director of Education
Maribeth Ling
Front of House Manager
Chris Tumblin
Raue Center Director of Production
Lisa Giebler
Technical Director
Ryan Meadow
Raue Center Production Manager
James Mablin
Resident Music Director
Box Office Associates
Naomi Unverzagt
Max Powers
About Raue Center For The Arts
Raue Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 20 years, they have provided quality programming – striving to make it pertinent, available, and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional showcase theatre named for its benefactor—Lucile Raue—Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois, is a gathering place for our region’s citizens and has become a true destination.
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