Ira Pettle is a Canadian born performing artist, entertainer, arts educator, and creative.

Inspired by his debut record, A Little Bit, co-written with Juno award winning singer/songwriter, Norman Foote, Ira’s newest production, A Little Bit LIVE! fulfills a long-awaited dream to put his love of storytelling and song into a musical theatre experience for young audiences.

Having originally trained as an actor, he is a key player in BC’s performing arts scene, most notably in Whistler, where he was named the 2019 Champion of Arts and Culture at the Whistler Excellence Awards. Known as ‘DJ Ira’ throughout the Sea to Sky corridor in BC, he is already one of Canada’s most sought-after family entertainers and this next chapter of his life’s work is sure to make a big splash across multi-generational audiences. A graduate of the acclaimed Second City Conservatory Program in Toronto, with a Master of Education, Ira is supported by more than 25 years of experience performing, producing and teaching theatre.