Meet our Artists

Lisa Ware has performed professionally both nationally and internationally, from the intimate theatre to renowned companies like Ice Capades and Disney on Ice. She has choreographed for world professionals and numerous productions, including The Nutcracker on Ice, The Osmond Brothers Family Show, and various TV specials. A guest choreographer and presenter of her workshop, "Skating as an Expressive Art," Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Washington and has three USFS gold medals.

Lisa considers her greatest achievement to be her 20-year directorship at Sno-King Kirkland, where she is committed to creating opportunities and making a difference in the lives of others through skating. "Ice" is her medium to promote personal discovery and learning to love the process.

Karen Siedenburg serves as artistic director for Ice Arts Northwest, where her passion for dance beautifully merges with the artistic expression of skating. She has an extensive background choreographing and performing in diverse artistic skating pieces, from solos and duets to large group numbers. Her work has been showcased at events like the American Contemporary Skating Festival in Boston, as well as numerous local exhibitions. Karen also coaches and choreographs at Sno-King Kirkland. A highly accomplished skater, she is the 2017 National Solo Dance Final Champion and holds six U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medals. Outside of her skating endeavors, Karen cherishes time spent with family and friends.

Tia Haas found her love for skating twenty years ago and has since fueled her passion for skating in the West Coast. She started skating in ice shows at the age of twelve, and went on to perform in shows for Stars on Ice and ProSkaters. In her training career, she earned a U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medal in skating skills and freestyle, as well as a Silver Medal in solo and partnered ice dance. She has been coaching and choreographing out of Sno-King Kirkland Ice Arena for six years, and is now choreographing for Ice Arts Northwest.

A figure skater since age five, Anna Matuszewski is a triple gold medalist who identifies figure skating as her first great love and brings her passion for movement and storytelling to every performance. As a choreographer off the ice, she has created extensive world tours for the high-profile artist Macklemore, seamlessly blending her expertise into something fun and unique on stage.
Her work centers on one simple mission: helping people reconnect with their inner creative child through the joy of movement and expression. Whether coaching on the ice, choreographing for the stage, or performing herself, she believes in the transformative power of play and artistic exploration.
Anna remains greatful for all the collaborators,  coaches, and artistic influences who have shaped her journey. 

Mija Trimble (nee Bishop) started dancing at the age of six in Hiroshima, Japan. It was not long until she fell in love with ballet and went on to perform title roles in Cinderella, Firebird, Giselle, Paquita, and more. Teaching has been her passion for the last twelve years, and she has taught and directed shows in various dance schools throughout the Pacific Northwest, as well as Tokyo and Kanagawa, Japan. In May of 2021, she decided to create her own school/company, and opened Flight Feathers Ballet. While directing and teaching have now become her main focus, Mija still enjoys performing by collaborating with local musicians and artists, and has been featured in numerous shows and music videos. 

Alicia Elliott's involvement with the arts has been a life pursuit. She skated competitively from 1966-1983 and began coaching competitive skating in 1984. In addition to her Gold in Figures and Freestyle, she went on to become a Master-rated coach; she is in the process of being certified as a yoga instructor and continues to coach ice skating.

What brings her to our project is her music: Alicia is a singer/songwriter with a band on Whidbey Island called Local Secrets (localsecretsband.com) She has been writing music since she was seven years old. Her band is currently recording an album that will hopefully debut on Spotify before the end of the year. She is also a painter, (moon-housestudio.com)and is currently the director of the Whidbey Working Artists Studio Tour (whidbeyworkingartists.com).

Ice Arts Northwest is honored to welcome Liam Kapeikis, an artist whose canvas is the ice. Beginning his craft at the age of two, Liam has cultivated a powerful and expressive style, captivating audiences as a national and international competitor for Team USA. With grace and power, he has graced the ice at prestigious international events, including Skate America, Skate Canada, and the Four Continents Championships. Liam's consistent presence at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships since 2017—spanning levels from Juvenile to Senior—is a testament to his profound commitment, earning him coveted spots at both the World Junior Championships and the Youth Olympics. We are thrilled to have such a celebrated artist supporting our mission.

Skating has been part of Ellen Berg's life for the past 30+ years. She teaches figure skating and skating skills, and is currently a coach at the Kraken Community Iceplex. Throughout the 1990s, Ellen skated professionally with Disney on Ice, Ice Capades, and Holiday on Ice. During that time, Ellen travelled throughout the US and Puerto Rico, skating in many different ice shows. Although Ellen has great memories of skating in Disney's Toy Story on Ice, her favorite memory is skating in Seattle Ice Theatre's show Myriad. To date, Myriad is the only ice show to be held at Seattle's Paramount Theater. 

Edward Jahoda is a respected figure skater in the world of ice dance, bringing both a wealth of experience and a passion for growing the sport to the Pacific Northwest. A native of Maryland, he is a triple gold medalist and a two-time Junior National medalist in Ice Dance. He now shares his expertise as a part-time coach at the Kraken Community Iceplex, where he is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of skaters. When he's not on the ice, Edward can be found playing hockey and soccer, enjoying time on the water, or taking in a live show.

Mark Jahnke is a five-time U.S. National Competitor and three-time U.S. Intercollegiate Champion known for his expressive artistry and technical command. A Fulbright Scholar and graduate of Harvard and Princeton, he has performed alongside World and Olympic champions in An Evening With Champions, Ice Chips, Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer, Skate for Hope, and the opening of 2008 Skate America, among others. Now a national-level coach and choreographer, Mark continues to perform while shaping the next generation of skaters through thoughtful movement, technical mastery, and nuanced storytelling on the ice.

A globally recognized professional figure skater, Meegan McDonald is a USFSA Double Gold Medalist that has graced the ice for Disney on Ice, Rand Productions, Glacier Ice, and Japan's prestigious Fantasy on Ice (starring Evgeni Plushenko). Her extensive professional training underpins a successful career that also includes choreographing for national-level figure skaters, the opening ceremonies of Skate America (Spokane, WA), and serving as Lead Choreographer for Rand Productions' "Christmas on Ice" (2012/2013).

Keenan Prochnow is a professional figure skater and coach from the Chicago area. He began his skating journey at age six, competing in men's freestyle before transitioning to pairs at sixteen. A decorated athlete, Keenan was the 2019 Junior Pairs National Champion and a five-time national medalist. He proudly represented Team USA from 2017 to 2021, competing at numerous international events on the Junior Grand Prix circuit and achieving a 6th place overall finish at the 2019 ISU Junior World Championships. After retiring from competitive skating, Keenan performed with professional skating companies in shows across the USA and Europe. He is a two-time USFSA gold medalist and a USFSA certified coach, specializing in freestyle, power skating/skating skills, and pairs.

A principal performer with Ice Arts Northwest, Jessie Lu is also a senior solo ice dancer and coach. Her accomplishments include four U.S. Figure Skating Gold Medals. Jessie's artistic interests extend beyond the ice to include contemporary dance, ballet, and Latin ballroom. She is an incoming freshman at the University of Washington, where she plans to major in biochemistry. Off the ice, she finds relaxation in journaling, Sudoku, and music.

With an impressive career on the ice, Caleb Niva brings a unique blend of athleticism and artistry to Ice Arts Northwest. A Bellingham, WA, native, Caleb is a decorated figure skater with seven U.S. National and seven Sectional medals to his name. His four USFSA gold medals are a testament to his dedication and skill.

Off the ice, Caleb channels his creative energy into filmmaking. He is currently enrolled at the Seattle Film Institute, where he hones his passion for creating short films, further showcasing his diverse talents.