Lesley Nicol and Michael Maliakel make the Choir's Christmas performances special, but their religious affiliations may surprise you.

Every year, the Tabernacle Choir creates a beautiful performance series that harnesses the intersection of religious worship and the holiday season. The Choir, formerly known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, performs in Salt Lake City every December in celebration of Christmas.

Lesley Nicol and Michael Maliakel are choir regulars who are often featured during the performance series, and they returned in 2024. But is Lesley Nicol a Mormon? Is Michael Maliakel?