About Noël
Black American & Puerto Rican Soprano
Composer · Arranger · Bandleader · Multi-Instrumentalist · Dancer · Actor
2026
World Nomads Games
Jury Special Selection
Noël Simoné Wippler is a New York City-based vocalist, composer, arranger, bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, dancer, and actor. Born and raised in El Barrio–Harlem, she is a product of New York City's rich cultural tapestry — a Black American and Puerto Rican soprano whose artistry spans jazz, soul, gospel, Afrobeat, and original composition.
Noël received a full scholarship to Nyack College under the mentorship of Dr. Dana Talley of Juilliard, where she honed the classical and jazz foundations that underpin her expansive sound. She went on to perform with the Gerri Allen All Female Jazz Ensemble, earning recognition as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary jazz.
In 2026, Noël was awarded the Jury Special Selection at the World Nomads Games — an international honor recognizing artistic excellence on a global stage. That same year she performed at the Charlie Parker Festival 2026, cementing her place in the lineage of New York's great jazz tradition. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Siena Jazz Vocal Scholarship.
As the founder and leader of Band of Friends NYC, Noël brings together world-class musicians for residencies, festivals, and special events. Her Saturday residency at BX Eatery in the Bronx — every Saturday 7–10pm — has become a beloved fixture of the borough's live music scene.
Her theater credits include Marie and Rosetta, Ain't Misbehavin', and West Side Story. She is an Equity (AEA) member and a graduate of AMDA. As CEO of Ivy Krown Enterprises LLC, she manages her artistic output with the same vision and discipline she brings to every performance.
"Music is my mother tongue. Every note I sing carries Harlem, carries the island, carries every ancestor who sang before me.
— Noël Simoné Wippler
Awards & Recognition
World Nomads Games 2026
Jury Special Selection
Siena Jazz Vocal Scholarship
International Recognition
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival 2016
Grand Prize
Duke Ellington Vocal Jazz Competition NYC
2nd Place — Outstanding in Jazz 2017
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