About
Mary B. (stage name for Cherise Coaches) is a contemporary R&B singer, songwriter, and actress who has become a staple of the Milwaukee and Chicago performing arts scenes. A graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a degree in vocal performance, she first gained traction with her 2012 single "The Juice" and later with the SoundCloud hits "Ride For Ya" (2017) and "Rewind" (2018). In addition to her music career, Coaches is a prolific theater performer, receiving critical acclaim for her portrayal of a young Patti LaBelle in the production "A New Attitude" at the Black Ensemble Theater. She has appeared in prominent roles in "Men of Soul," "Dreamgirls," and "HAIR." Her screen credits include a co-starring role in season two of the Starz series "The Chi." She frequently appears as a guest artist with organizations like the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
