Johnny Paddio

Johnny Lee Paddio Jr was born in Bavaria, Germany to military parents but later raised in South Central Los Angeles, California. Johnny Paddio knew at a very young age that his heart was in entertainment. A visit to 30 different cities in France with the Crenshaw High School Elite Choir on a music review tour at the young age of 15, as well as one year touring across Europe 2003-2004 in the European tour musical production of Hair and completing a full run performing in LA Opera's production of Porgy and Bess in 2007 has truly expanded this young performer in show business. From 2019-2020 Johnny Paddio had the amazing opportunity to tour with Kanye West across the U.S. (and internationally) in his Sunday Service Choir, "Wow what an incredible opportunity that was, and also a one of a kind gig" he laughs while reflecting back at an important time and turning point in his life. "That truly felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity (a movement) I will never forget. I learned so much from that gig and it stretched me in many ways for sure!" Alongside stage work, he has been featured in national spot commercials and numerous print ads for McDonalds, Sprite, Coors Light, Verizon Wireless, New Balance, Coca Cola, Bank of America, etc. to name a few. Johnny Paddio has earned a Bachelors Degree in TV/Film 2006 from California State University, LA where he received a Dean's List award for high academic achievement. He has also minored in Music where he received 3 years of professional classical vocal training and technique (ongoing) that has truly expanded his vocal ability and knowledge of voice. In January 2021, Johnny Paddio released his debut single titled "RESILIENT" that he wrote on and is out now on all media platforms!