Hi-Energy Diva Pop, Rock & Soul! Alanis, Adele, Gaga, Winehouse, No Doubt, Cranberries, Chappell…

Emma and the Dilemma is a music & creative arts project featuring the amazing vocalist & performer Emma Cismesia! EMMA ✩ has quickly become one of the hottest acts in the Chicagoland area! EMMA ✩ features high-energy diva pop, rock & soul that is guaranteed to impress! EMMA ✩ performs with a full band, but is also able to play smaller shows as a duo or trio, depending on the venue or event!

EMMA ✩ performs both covers and originals depending on the venue and the show! The setlist includes artists such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Rihanna, Dusty Springfield, ABBA, Olivia Rodrigo, The Cranberries, No Doubt, Blondie, Aretha Franklin, Alanis Morisette, Janis Joplin, Pat Benetar, 4 Non-Blondes, and more.  

EMMA ✩ released her first EP of original music on Feb. 22, 2025 at Ballydoyle‘s in Downers Grove. Check it out on Spotify. The "Lovesick" video is posted on YouTube.