Catherine (Katie) Ulissey is an American dancer, choreographer, educator, and author, known for her distinguished career in ballet and Broadway theater, as well as her contributions to research on ancient civilizations alongside her husband, Dr. Robert M. Schoch.
Catherine began her professional dance career at the age of sixteen, performing with companies such as The Maryland Ballet and The Feld Ballet in New York City. She later transitioned to Broadway, where she performed in the Tony-winning production of "The Mystery of Edwin Drood", and the original casts of "Rags", "The Red Shoes", and Andrew Lloyd Webber's mega hit "The Phantom of the Opera", in which she played the role of Meg Giry for several years. Beyond performing, Katie has contributed to the arts as a choreographer and musical stager for various off-Broadway and regional productions. Subsequent to performing, she held teaching positions at Harvard University's Dance Program, American Repertory Theater, The Boston Ballet School, and she is currently at Wellesley College.
Catherine married geologist Dr. Robert M. Schoch in 2010. Together, they have explored various ancient sites, including Easter Island where they were married. Katie contributes to Dr. Schoch's research, bringing her unique perspective and insights to their shared interests in ancient civilizations. She has added significantly to their joint research, including developing theories on: 1) the significance of the mysterious rongorongo script of Easter Island – the glyphs appear to record plasma [electrically charged particles] observed in the ancient skies during major solar outbursts, such as the one that occurred nearly 12,000 years ago, bringing the last ice age to an end and decimating early civilization at that time; 2) the recognition of Lichtenberg patterns on the Giza Plateau in Egypt, indicative of plasma discharges hitting the plateau; 3) the intentional burial of ancient Egyptian temples in remote times (which will be the focus of her presentation at Cosmic Summit 2025); and 4) the roles of hydrogen – which can encode information – and “conscious plasma” in human and cosmic cycles.
In 2021, working with her husband and illustrator Lisa M. Perkins, Katie saw publication of her children’s book, “Adriana and the Ancient Mysteries: The Great Sphinx” – first in German, then in Italian (2022), and (with revisions) in English (2024). Book 2 of the intended series, on Göbekli Tepe, is coming soon.
Catherine’s multifaceted career reflects her dedication to the arts and her passion for uncovering the mysteries of ancient civilizations. Her contributions as a performer, educator, and researcher continue to inspire and inform those interested in the rich tapestry of human history.
