Jodi Lynn Viers Stapler, known professionally as Jodi Stapler, is an American singer, songwriter, author, actress, and voice actor from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her career spans music, literature, acting, and voice work, unified by her commitment to storytelling and authentic connection.

Stapler was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and was introduced to music at an early age by her mother and grandmother, who often sang standards from the 1920s through the 1940s. These formative experiences shaped her lifelong love for jazz, blues, and the Great American Songbook.

Stapler’s music blends modern blues, vintage jazz, and Americana. She performs both as a solo artist and with her band, Indigo Groove, drawing inspiration from artists such as Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Danielle Nicole. Her recordings include original songs like Smoke and Mirrors and The Sky Knows How I’m Feeling, as well as interpretations of standards including Stormy Monday, Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do, and It Had to Be You. Her music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms.

Stapler is also a published children’s author. Her books include Pepper Miss Pepperoni Finds Someone to Love Her, Your Christmas Elf, and The Cornelia Chronicles, a chapter-book series for readers ages 6–8. The series currently includes Cornelia Needs a Space of Her Own and Cornelia and the Fancy Lunch. Her writing explores themes of belonging, kindness, and imagination, reflecting the same storytelling spirit present in her music.

In addition to her music and writing, Stapler has worked as an actress and voice actor, with appearances in commercials, infomercials, and television projects. She has also provided voiceover work for various productions, showcasing her versatility across creative media.

Stapler resides in Pennsylvania with her family. Alongside her creative pursuits, she is an advocate for the arts and for fostering creativity in everyday life.