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White Christmas at the 5th Avenue Theatre

“Those familiar with the 5th Avenue shows of the past will recognize this talented performer [Cayman Ilika] from her many appearances on the local stage. Ms. Ilika’s stage presence is as strong as her voice, and that says a lot! The two ladies mix well when singing the classic duet, ‘Sisters’, and Ms. Ilika’s voice shines when she sings the sensual cabaret number, ‘Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me’, or especially in any of the many duets she sings with Bob, ‘Love and the Weather’, ‘How Deep is the Ocean’, or another classic from the show, ‘Count Your Blessings’.” -Eric Andrews-Katz, Equality 365

“There are two show-stopping numbers to mention that pack a "wow" factor. The first is sung by Martha, who, more than anything, longs for the spotlight. [Candice] Donehoo delivers a fabulous rendition of "Let Me Sing and I'm Happy." …Then [Cayman Ilika] brings the house down as she croons a solo about love.” -Maryrose Denton, Seattle Refined

“[Cayman] Ilika and [Taryn] Darr were my favorites of the evening, with Ilika’s beautiful alto and Darr’s lovely singing, cute-as-a-button portrayal, and killer dance moves, front and center. Ilika catches everyone’s breath when she appears and sings, ‘Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me.’” -Miryam Gordon, Miryam’s Theater Musings

“Betty is played here by Cayman Ilika in a most excellent turn. Cayman holds her own with the other leads when it comes to dancing, but it’s her voice that truly makes her stand out from the rest. She and Taryn are wonderful in ‘Sisters’, and Cayman is both elegant and seductive in the sultry ‘Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me’, one of my favorite moments of the show.” -Greg Heilman, The Sound on Stage

“The cast is certainly talented, with the best performances coming from the ladies. [Cayman] Ilika and [Taryn] Darr are wonderful together and show the most chemistry between the two of them. And their voices and moves are fantastic. And I have to mention a showstopper solo from Ilika near the end that brought down the house.” - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

Always… Patsy Cline at CenterREP

“Ilika’s powerful vocal performance is a pitch-perfect recreation of Patsy Cline’s iconic voice." - Your Town Monthly

"Cayman Ilika does a superb job of interpreting 27 of Patsy’s iconic songs...

The six-piece band plays beautifully, providing a strong back up to Ilika’s outstanding and memorable vocals. Rather than mimicking Cline, Ilika puts her own interpretation on the classic songs. She pays reverence to Cline without making her performance a parody." - Robert N. Gardner, Theatrius

“Equity actress Cayman Ilika stars as Patsy, with Kate Jaeger as Louise. [Ilika’s] voice is remarkably similar to Cline’s, although in a slightly lower register, with a dazzling capacity to sail from contralto to upper alto. Her ability to hold notes is astounding. She’s a powerful performer.” - Barry Willis, Aisle Seat Review

"Patsy Cline couldn’t be more fondly or accurately recalled than by Cayman Ilika in Karen Lund’s sweet production of Always…Patsy Cline...

It’s worth the drive to… Walnut Creek to see the show and hear the amazing vocal talents of Ms. Ilika as Patsy...

Apart from brassy leather lungs for belting very recognizable sorrows, Ms. Ilika conveys the plaintive warble and moving tremolo that Patsy brought to [her] signature pieces… Patsy’s supposed lullaby to Louise’s kid, “If I Could See the World…” makes us do just that. When the women join in heavenly harmony in “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” for a minute or more nothing’s wrong around the world.

…Ms. Ilika has not only the voice but the presence of Patsy Cline as she emotes all over the stage, whether singing to the audience or her adoring fan and new gal pal Louise…” - Chuck Louden, Stage and Cinema

"Ilika’s Cline has a more serious side than I’ve seen in other productions — a vulnerability and sadness just below the surface with Jaeger tuning into the comedy of her single mom’s character...

The singing... was never in doubt. From the first note of “Honky Tonk Merry Go Round” through “Walking After Midnight” and closing with the traditional “Bill Bailey,” Ilika sang her heart out with Jaeger offering a nice harmony." -Sally Hogarty, East Bay Times

Kiss Me, Kate at The 5th Avenue Theatre

...But let's get to that cast from the Gods. Let's start with Goddess number one, Ilika. Her voice remains one of the most astounding I've heard and coupled with her spirit and presence and brilliant comedic timing, she is a theatrical dream. She keeps Lilli quite strong even in the face of what can be a very misogynistic piece and deftly turns every moment back around on her co-star. - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

Ilika and [Robyn] Hurder are absolute stars, bringing the show to a halt with well-earned applause throughout the show. Both women are brilliantly talented singers while simultaneously lending amazing physicality to their roles. They have to be seen and heard to be believed. - Northwest Vietnamese News

 Ilika matches [Ben Davis] with her creamy vocals (as always I wish I could bottle her voice and smooth it on as a softener at night) and more feisty spirit and take-charge attitude than I've ever seen from her. - Miryam Gordon, Seattle Gay News

The star of the show is Cayman Ilika playing Lilli Vanessi and Katharine, the Shrew. Ms. Cayman takes to this role as if she wrote it. She shows the strength that Lilli asserts to make herself an equal in a man’s world. It is because of this that she finds her own boldness to play Katharine with a wildcat’s fierceness. Ms. Ilika’s voice is strong and covers quite a range that she seems to easily emote. She takes full control of the song and lyrics whether it is comedy, as in the farcical “I Hate Men”, or showing the beauty in the tenderness of “So In Love”. Ms. Ilika is a veteran of the stage and has made a home for herself at the 5th Avenue for very good reason; she’s earned it with her range of talents. - Eric Andrews-Katz, Equality 365

Austen’s Pride at The 5th Avenue Theatre

Laura Michelle Kelly, who plays Jane Austen, was out and her understudy was on. It’s still incredible to me that someone can go on for a leading role and appear totally confident. The most amazing part was Cayman Ilika seemed like she’d been playing the show for months. So many lines, so many high notes! - Seth Rudetsky, Playbill

The vivacious Cayman Ilika as supportive sister Cassandra Austen brings energy and life with her every time she appears on stage. The only thing wrong with the role of Cassandra is we do not see enough of her. - Dewey Mee, Daily Record

Jane Austen… has labored for years for her book to be a classic. Spurred on by her sister Cassandra (Cayman Ilika at her radiant best), Jane starts reworking and revising "First Impressions" into "Pride and Prejudice." - David-Edward Hughes, Talkin’ Broadway

Million Dollar Quartet at Village Theatre

Plus, there's Cayman Ilika, the lone woman on stage in the role of Elvis' girlfriend Dyanne who brings in her own incredible solos with oodles of sex appeal. Honestly, I think her rendition of ‘Fever’ may have gotten me pregnant. - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

The versatile Cayman Ilika also joins the musical mix as Dyanne, a “girlfriend” of Elvis… Dyanne is there to add some spice, and give the increasingly beleaguered Phillips some necessary advice and perspective. Spice is nice, but Miss Ilika gives much more. Her sizzling hot rendition of “Fever” is perfect. Later, she delivers a no-holds-barred version of “I Hear You Knocking.” - Dewey Mee, Daily Record News

Vocally sumptuous, Cayman Ilika brings her silky pipes to Fever, just so we can all swoon in her presence… the revue is made better by adding Ilika’s vocals to the song harmonies. - Miryam Gordon, Miryam’s Theatre Musings

As the archetypal girlfriend Dyanne is Cayman Ilika. She is sexy and delightful and makes it clear she can blow the roof off of the place. -Molly Cassidy, Drama in the Hood

Cayman Ilika, who plays Elvis’s girlfriend … nearly steals the show with her tunes. - Gale Fiege, HeraldNet

Oliver! at Musical Theatre West

Ilika is a beautiful Nancy with a tremendous voice and is consistently a tower of strength. - Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld

Ilika is another presence who doesn’t appear until sometime later in the goings-on, but when she does it’s nigh-on extraordinary! Perpetually clad in bright Scarlet… her “Nancy” isn’t simply a common run-of-the-mill ‘spit-fire’… but instead a full-on bolt of lightning with a fittingly electrifying voice which easily transforms each of her songs into instant crowd-pleasers… While Ms. Ilika shines in just about all of the songs she’s consigned, her second act parlando, “As Long As He Needs Me” (and it’s related—portentous— reprise) are absolutely her most soul-stirring moments by far. Although her concluding refrains are mainly reprises, here too, each is solid and captivating. A stellar example of this occurs with her frenzied (and far less jubilant) recapitulation of “It’s A Fine Life”. (Defiant and even a trace bitter over her lot, through it she makes painfully clear, ‘fine’ it resolutely isn’t!) - Leo Buck, Bucking Trends

Cayman Ilika will move you to tears as the enabling yet strong Nancy. Her rousing act two solo is delightful, but Ilika's treatment of the classic ballad "He Needs Me" moves your heart. Again, here is an actor who has found new complexity in a character typically played as a pure victim. Her powerful physical presence paired with her emotional conflict takes Nancy and the audience with her deeper into the character's struggle. - Sean McMullen, The Grunion

Seattle star Ilika gives Nancy abundant allure and the most powerful alto pipes in town. - Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA

Oliver does find comfort with Sikes’s much-abused, kindhearted, maternal moll, Nancy, played by the terrific Cayman Ilika, who blows the roof off with her version of “As Long As He Needs Me.” - Joan Alperin, Stage and Cinema

As Nancy, Cayman Ilika is the other standout, with enough power and range to make “As Long as He Needs Me” sound like a walk in the park. - Greggory Moore, Random Lengths News

lika has a massive belt… her Nancy also commands our interest, providing a teachable point for children in the audience. - Dany Margolies, Long Beach Press Telegram

Always… Patsy Cline at Taproot Theatre Company

"…Always... Patsy Cline" star[s] two gems, Cayman Ilika and Kate Jaeger who will rock you, crack you up, and maybe even bring a tear to your eye with their absolute brilliance… Ilika's voice is from the Gods and fits perfectly into the Patsy Cline songbook. She brings oodles of heart and joy to each number and, of course, notes that will melt your face off… But with these two it would be a pleasure to see them do most anything. So, add in the songs of the indomitable Patsy Cline and you just can't go wrong. - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

…See this amazing duo rip through the "somebody done somebody wrong" oeuvre of Patsy Cline. With sass ([Kate] Jaeger) and class (Ilika), the pair recreate the brief and memorable friendship of a Texas divorcee and the queen of heartbreak music at Taproot Theatre.…Ilika owns a huge voice and bounced the big numbers off the roof. - Rosemary Jones, Seattle Theatre+Dance

Persuasion at Taproot Theatre Company

Cayman Ilika gives just the right amount of reticence to her portrayal of the demure, unassuming, ever-giving Anne Elliot. She’s the one everyone uses, even dismisses. She’s the one you can always count on, yet Ilika never lets you forget that this is a character with a rich private life. She is one who yearns, who dreams but who unselfishly sees that others are well served, even when her heart is breaking. The lovely Ilika brings all these emotions as well as her rich singing voice to the role. - Nancy Warssam, Arts Stage - Seatle Rage

Seattle's heiress apparent to the Julie Andrews tiara, Cayman Ilika, dazzles in every last aspect of her performance as Anne, and the fact that she is a stunning beauty makes her a natural Austen heroine. - David-Edward Hughes, Talkin' Broadway

Ilika has never failed to impress me with those vocal chops that look effortless from her but emerge from her throat like an angel choir. And her portrayal of the meek and subservient Anne never once ventured into the realm of doormat, just hurt and resigned... it's Austen and Ilika so how can you go wrong? - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

Cayman Ilika portrays Anne. The program notes that she was the only choice the composers ever had for the role; they knew what they were doing. Ilika brings a gorgeous soprano voice to the part and she is more than able to portray the spunk and wit required of an Austen heroine. Her love interest here is Captain Wentworth, played by the equally talented Matthew Posner. In a cast full of remarkably strong voices, these two really shine. We are in good hands whenever either of them turns to song. - Alan Sydney, Drama in the Hood

Ilika’s porcelain voice is one of the key assets of Taproot’s production, and her deliberate enunciation helps us understand her character immediately. - Dusty Somers, The Seattle Times

As in all Austen novels, the route to romantic happiness (at least for the main characters) isn’t easy. Part of the fun of this Persuasion is watching how Anne (a sparkling Cayman Ilika) and Wentworth... dance around their attraction while pretending not to care... Ilika’s crystalline voice and perfect enunciation make it easy to understand every syllable she sings... - Alice Kaderlan, Feet First Seattle PI Blog

Beatsville at Asolo Repertory Theatre

Cayman Ilika conveys a fine sense of mystery as Natasha with a  far-reaching voice perfectly suited to several numbers written in the vocals style, which calls on the human voice to mimic the sound of musical instruments. -Jay Handelman, Herald-Tribune

A stand out in the musical is the vocal dexterity of Cayman Ilika who glides through her numbers and bellows high notes with a punch. - Carolan Trbovic, BroadwayWorld

Cayman Ilika and Charlie Johnson and Connor Russell play a freak chorus singing bad advice into Walter's ear. She's slinky; the guys are rubbery; they're all funny. - Marty Fugate, YourObserver.com

Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris at ACT Theatre

David Armstrong's graceful staging features a capable five-piece combo backing a quintet of Seattle's finest actor-singers, who pour their hearts into Brel's timeless musical ruminations on l'amour, la vie, le mort, and la guerre... There is the enduring "Sons Of...," a paean to the individual humanity of the war dead... performed with piercing, waltztime anguish by Cayman Ilika... Ilika applies her silky alto and potent expressiveness to "No Love, You're Not Alone," a haunting entreaty to a lover on the edge... - Misha Berson, The Seattle Times

And speaking of the singers, a finer ensemble they could not have assembled but what do you expect when you get some of the finest performers who have repeatedly graced the stages of the 5th Avenue and Village Theatre.  Eric Ankrim, Louis Hobson... Cayman Ilika, Kendra Kassebaum, and Timothy McCuen Piggee turned in near flawless performances and owned every inch of that stage.  Each one managed to take their moments to shine in their solos and still kept a tight ensemble in the group numbers... But it was the ladies who really blew me away.  Ilika's haunting "Timid Frieda" as well as "Sons Of..." showed off what a stunning singer and actor she is. - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

Cayman Ilika brought enormous beauty, elegance, and musical finish to every number she did.  I especially liked "No Love, You're Not Alone" because of its richness, sweetness, and maurity. - Jerry Kraft, SeattleActor.com

Kendra Kassebaum, Louis Hobson, Eric Ankrim, Cayman Ilika, and Timothy McCuen Piggee are all comsummate performers of the highest order, and they can crack open Brel's musical jewels, each practically a self-contained play, with ease... Some songs stand out - Ilika's tender "The Old Folks" and transformational "Timid Freida..." - Gemma Wilson, City Arts

Cayman Ilika has appeared numerous times on the 5th Avenue (Oliver!, Candide) and ACT (Vanities - A New Musical) stages.  Her voice is pure and clear and a powerful instrument.  While we have to wait until almost the end of Act 1 for her solo, when she delivers, she delivers!  Her pride, power and anguish can be felt in the songs "Sons of" in the First Act, and "No Love, You're Not Alone" in the Second Act. - Eric Andrews-Katz, Seattle Gay News...

Mary Poppins at Village Theatre

It's Ilika and Allen who have to carry the show, and they do so with grace and aplomb.  Ilika feels like she could have stepped right off the pages of Travers' books with her spit spot attitude and her voice utterly shines in the role. - Jay Irwin, BroadwayWorld

The primly magical uber-nanny invented by write P.L. Travers has logged a lot of flying miles and adds more to the odometer in Village Theatre's staging of the hit Broadway musical 'Mary Poppins.' Yes, Mary does alight here - most satisfyingly at the end, when she soars above the audience to enthusiastic applause.  Wired for flight, in sparkling voice and trim suits of different hues, Cayman Ilika is fetchingly unflappable as Ms. Poppins.  - Misha Berson, The Seattle Times

Like Julie Andrews, Cayman Ilika wisely tones down the arrogant aspects of Mary's personality in favor of subtle humor and clever reverse psychology.  She is alternately enigmatic, brusque, beguiling, and practically perfect.  For a final breathtaking thrill, Cayman Ilika flies out and over the audience to the balcony and disappears.  In moments like these, the magic of theatre becomes something that is truly beyond wonderous and awe-inspiring. -Dewey Mee, Daily Reporter

Cayman Ilika gives Mary Poppins an authority coupled with a smile that makes you want to do whatever she asks, and wow, can she sing. - Nancy Worssam, Arts Stage Seattle Rage blog

As Mary, Ilika is unflappably perfect, with the right touches of warmth, firmness and humor, and incredible vocals. - Elisa Murray, Parent Map

In a previous interview with the Reporter, Ilika said she wasn't Julie Andrews, and while she may not be, she embodies Mary Poppins and is 'Practically Perfect in every way,' capturing the audience's attention from the first snap of her fingers. - Josh Stilits, Reporter Newspapers

Anticipation for Village Theatre's production of 'Mary Poppins' ran high, especially after casting was announced of Cayman Ilika as Mary Poppins and Greg McCormick Allen as Bert.  Both have every attribute you would want for those roles, and each is as professional a pro can be in delivering the goods!  And so it is no surprise at all that they do so in spades! - Miryam Gordon, Miryam's Theater Musings

...It was a big parasol that Village Theatre's Cayman Ilika had to wield.  Previously heard in Village Theatre's 'Show Boat' and 'The Gypsy King,' Ilika's voice was powerful and intimate, providing the emotional center to the story.  I've attended many an opening performance at Village Theatre.  Few productions have left the audience more enthusiastic at the end for a well-deserved standing ovation. - David Hayes, Issaquah Press

As for the title character, Mary Poppins has to balance being firm with and undercurrent of kindness, which can't be an easy task for any actress.  Cayman Ilika leans more to the stern side, but plays Mary with unquestionable grace.  Her incredible singing voice rings loud and clear across the theater. -Kelly Knox, Seattle's Child

Vanities - A New Musical at ACT Theatre

Cayman Ilika is fascinating as the enigmatic Kathy, and employs her rich, lower vocal tones with a near hypnotic skill. - David-Edward Hughes, Talkin' Broadway

Cayman Ilika is Kathy, head cheerleader and control freak of the trio; her gorgeous voice soars in the plaintive “Cute Boys with Short Haircuts”. - Miya Cohen-Sieg, Queen Anne News

Ilika (Kathy) outdoes herself with a rich and melodic voice that she seems to project effortlessly. - Safaa D., TeenTix

Show Boat at Village Theatre

...when Ilika pours heart, soul and that rich, amber voice into the plaintive ballad "Bill," she pierces your heart. One hopes to see much more of her after this. - Misha Berson, The Seattle Times

Cayman Ilika... scores in the juiciest role, Julie—the center of the script's unprecedentedly hard-hitting miscegenation subplot—thanks to a voice that's startlingly beautiful just where it counts, the torchy bottom fifth. - Gavin Borchet, Seattle Weekly

Lovely Cayman Ilika’s Julie, the boat’s leading lady ruined by the revelation of her half-black heritage, delivers a dreamy “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” then in Act Two caresses a low, lustrous “Bill” that will knock you right out of your chair. - Steve Wiecking, Seattle Met

...The sultry, smoky voice of Cayman Ilika, who plays Julie LaVerne. She can make you feel heartbreak deep in your soul. - The Issaquah Press 

Cayman Ilika is a dream vocal match for the role of Julie, displaying one of the most potent, full-bodied alto voices heard on local stages in some time on both of her songs, and keeping a strong, forceful presence throughout her character's downward spiral. - David-Edward Hughes, Talkin' Broadway

...a wondrous performance of Julie LaVerne by Cayman Ilika - who is fast becoming a major Northwest musical theater artist. - Miryam Gordon, Seattle Gay News

Cayman, of course, is truly excellent as Julie. Cayman's voice is mostly smoke, amber, and velvet. She could sing "Happy Birthday" and retire on the tips. - Steve Matlock, There's No Place Like Home 

The role of Julie LaVerne goes to Cayman Ilika. She creates a breakout performance in her Village Theatre debut. She has a voice that makes you want to cry. - Merideth Pechta, Mukilteo Beacon

Always... Patsy Cline at Centerstage

Ilika has a beautiful voice and... just charmed and softened the crowd, so that by the end of each song, we were all honorary rednecks. And half of us were in love. - Prost Amerika

Cayman Ilika is phenomenal as Patsy Cline, mimicking the rich emotion of one of country's first great female stars.... Ilika is commanding and confident in the role and takes on even Cline's most challenging songs without a fault or falter. -Tacoma Weekly

This show is all about the performance – Cayman Ilika’s marvelous voice and winning stage presence on those great songs, and [Kate] Jaeger’s comic take on a lovable and somewhat crazy country music fan in 1961. Ilika is marvelous. She manages to capture the essence of Cline’s voice and style... And, she does something here I have never seen a singer in musical theater do. She opens Act 2 standing in one spot with a single spotlight, singing three songs in a row, and she holds the audience completely spellbound. -Alec Clayton, The News Tribune 

Ilika sings her heart out with a bold voice that expresses passion and yearning. She has a powerful stage presence and her performance is exuberant and heartfelt.- Deborah Stone, Woodinville Weekly 

Ring of Fire at Centerstage

...Jared Michael Brown and Cayman Ilika are terrific. ...Ilika is a chameleon of a singer, with a voice that's crystalline and substantial all at once. She's been Mary Poppins and Marian the Librarian, Patsy Cline and now June Carter Cash... and shines in all of them.  - Roger B.A. Klorese, Sex... and Longing (And Theatre)

Ilika, the only woman, doesn't shy away from the spotlight; her June Carter is ready to spar with the best of them. While her vocals soar on every number, the true testament to her musicianship are the diction and phrasing she uses on crowd favorite "I've Been Everywhere." - Leslie Youngblood, Dresdner's Theatre Reviews

Cayman Ilika, whose vocal range is one for the books, has the emotional skills to caress a song like 'All Over Again,' then turn around and spit out fast patter lyrics, worthy of Sondheim in the crowd-rousing "I've Been Everywhere." - David Edward Hughes, Jetspace Magazine

[Jared Michael Brown and Cayman Ilika] ...are both terrific singers and actors who pull the audience in, making even a fairly large house feel tiny and intimate... Neither tries to imitate Johnny and June, but interpret their songs in their own style, and sing with power. - Alec Clayton, South Sound Arts, etc.

The Sound of Music at Lyric Light Opera

Ilika’s voice was absolutely stunning, a well-trained instrument that often produced goose bumps. Her spunk and chemistry with the talented Matthew Posner as the captain was spot on and their tender moment certainly touched a chord during "Something Good"  - Theresa Goffredo, The Everett Herald

South Pacific at Lyric Light Opera

As "knucklehead" Nellie Forbush... rising Seattle star Cayman Ilika sings her hit-laden share of the score... with robust brilliance, and is able to bring out Nellie's harsher side when rejecting the romantic attention of Emile, due to his having parented two children with his late Polynesian wife.  -David-Edward Hughes, Talkin' Broadway

The Pirates of Penzance at the 5th Avenue Theatre

Billie Wildrick, Cayman Ilika, and Jenny Shotwell twinkle as three prominently featured daughters of the Major General.  -David-Edward Hughes, Talkin' Broadway

I must mention Cayman Ilika, Jenny Shotwell, and Billie Wildrick for taking on the three spotlighted supporting sisters and making more than just expository voices out of them with their thoughtful and engaging characterizations and antics.  -Jay Irwin, Broadwayworld

Cayman Ilika - Sitting on Top of the World

Rising Seattle musical theatre star Cayman Ilika has a reason to be "Sitting on Top of the World" in her thusly titled, very engaging one-woman show, which runs all too briefly this weekend at ACT Theatre's Bullitt cabaret room.  Created and directed with a sure-hand by Broadway veteran Martin Charnin, the show is laden with great Broadway melodies and some unexpected delicious twists and song-pairings, a stand-out being a medley of Sondheim's "Not While I'm Around" and the Beach Boys "Don't Worry Baby", and a version of West Side Story's "Somewhere" set to another of that show's arrangements, which plays like gangbusters.  The golden-throated Cayman scores quite well in her first cabaret effort, and Charnin has even penned her a signature tune ala "Liza With A Z" where she explains her quirky first name's origin.  - David-Edward Hughes, Talkin' Broadway