CJ, Whitcomb, Esq., Executive Director

CJ Whitcomb, Esq. was originally a Board member for The Friends of the Levitt Pavilion when she was asked to step in as Interim Executive Director for the opening season. CJ agreed to stay on as Executive Director after the 2003 season. She has served on various boards in the Pasadena community. Prior to joining the Levitt, CJ enjoyed a career in education and school administration followed by 10 years practicing law. CJ and her husband, David, are proud to be part of the Friends of the Levitt-Pasadena and spend a majority of their time in the Pasadena community. Both CJ and David share a passion for the performing arts and believe that the arts build and sustain communities. Their daughter, Laura Whitcomb, is a successful fashion designer and owner of Label, NYC. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Eddie Cota, Artistic Director

Eddie Cota joined the Levitt as the Event Production Manager at the beginning of 2008. Originally from San Diego, he moved to Los Angeles when transferring to California State University at Northridge, where he received his bachelor's degree in Journalism. His music industry experience includes major record labels and radio stations in Los Angeles. Working in radio, Eddie has been part of many large concert productions and has also teamed with concert promoters in bringing major artists to various Los Angeles venues. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Amanda Navar, Director of Development

Amanda Navar came to the Levitt staff after 12 years as a fundraiser in the nonprofit sector. A graduate of Stanford University, she has raised over $10 million for charity and arts organizations throughout California and Texas during her career. A dancer since childhood, Amanda toured internationally as a soloist with Ballet El Paso before relocating to California and now performs flamenco and Mexican folk dance frequently throughout the Los Angeles area. Her husband, Paco Farias, is a film director and editor.  Together, they are committed to supporting the work of local artists whenever possible. Paco, Amanda, and their 2-year daughter Sofia live in Pasadena.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Nicole Wallace, Administrative Coordinator

Nicole Wallace joined the Levitt Pavilion as an Administrative Coordinator at the start of 2010. As a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Nicole has been heavily involved with her local arts communities, working with non-profit art galleries and museums within the San Francisco area. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Art History she moved to Florence, Italy where she worked as an arts & culture writer for a non-profit English language newspaper. A native to the South Pasadena area, Nicole recently returned to her hometown and continues to support local communities, musicians, and artists through ongoing involvement and sustainable living. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it