S. Diane Perigo is a proud—born and raised—resident of Lowell, Indiana. She is employed at School City of Hobart, as well as a voice and piano instructor at Music of Oz Studios in Crown Point. Diane and Gary, her husband of 21 years, have been blessed with three children: Larry (19), Katherine (14), and Elizabeth (14). Her family is at the core of Diane’s heart and motivation. She is devoted to her life as a mom, watching her kids excel at their favorite activities. In addition to her lifelong love of music, Diane enjoys spending time outdoors, playing volleyball, and getting her hands dirty working on household projects.

Music has played a major role in Diane’s world throughout her life, and not much time passes between occasions to sing. She studied voice with Rebecca Osborn of Music of Oz Studios, and Joe Evan Burt of Northwestern University. In addition to several community theatre productions, Diane has performed with The United States Collegiate Choir, The Lafayette Bach Chorale, The Northwest Indiana Symphony Chorus, and The Kankakee Valley Community Chorus. She is a current member of Illumination, and regularly performed with The LCSO. She has enjoyed providing backup vocals for many years of Hoosier Star Competition and was a Hoosier Star finalist in 2016.