MADONNA TRIBUTE BIOGRAPHY / FAQs

GENERAL STATS

LOCATION:
Washington, DC

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Madonna Impersonator

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Comedian, Costumed Characters, Dancer, Impersonator, Impressionist, Marilyn Monroe Impersonator, Singing Telegram, Stilt Walker

AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Sweet 16,TV Soundtracks, Voice-over, Weddings, Wakes

PERFORMING SINCE:
1984

PAY RANGE:
Pricing is relative to Venue, Location, Duration and Season of Event - Contact Gina Lennon 516-546-3554 for details.

INFLUENCES:
Madonna, 70'S music (KC & The Sunshine Band Fan!), Rock-n-Roll, Country, Pop

AUDIO & VIDEO SAMPLES
Jump - Real Player Video
Holiday - Real Player Video
Material Girl - Real Player Video
Breathless - Real Player Video
Express Yourself - Real Player Video
Hanky Panky - Real Player Video ...New videos of Chris America are on the way! Stay Tuned!!!

DESCRIPTION:
CHRIS AMERICA IS THE MOST REALISTIC MADONNA IMPERSONATOR IN THE INDUSTRY NATIONWIDE! Madonna herself calling Chris America's work a "Good Representation"... The only Madonna Look-Alike to ever appear on the OPRAH show; Her most recent credentials include THE WHITE HOUSE, SIRIOUS RADIO, JAY LENO, CNN, a featured talent in the Celebrity Impersonator documentary books FAME US and COPY CATS; dedicated to the top impersonation acts in the nation and an A&E Network Documentary about Madonna on the A&E in 2007.

Chris America's portrayal is so CONVINCINGLY AUTHENTIC as Madonna, in likeness, character, stature, LIVE vocals, dance and performance style, that she has secured and maintained a respected reputation as a proven tribute-artist in the Look-Alike Community. Her shows have taken her nationally and world-wide.

Chris PERFORMS & SINGS LIVE, does Photo-op, Walk Arounds, Meet&Greet, and Promotional Events. She vigorously maintains Madonna's athletic physique to include a full-time personal trainer and an avid enthusiast of Bikram Yoga. Having extensive entertainment experience as a Tribute Artist SPECIALIZING AS MADONNA, Chris actually doubled as 'Madonna' at the MCI Center during the 'Drowned World Tour' for guest VIPs.

* Most photographs of Chris posted are current and true to likeness *

SHE IS A WELL KNOWN MADONNA IMPERSONATOR WORLD-WIDE; Having maintained a long-term relationship with Top Professional Talent / Entertainment Agencies Nationwide, She is often hired as a UNIVERSAL MADONNA ACT for many of their best clients.

Chris has all of Madonna's signature costumes from the Early 80's through Current - HIGHER CALIBER, INDUSTRY AWARD-WINNING COSTUMES are custom-made, REGAL and AUTHENTIC-looking.

**Highly recommended for Fortune 500 events and all Media**

MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
Chris most notibly was featured on the December ESQUIRE MAGAZINE (cover)issue which received the third highest response to date in their history. She has done ALL MEDIA to include an extensive background in Television, Film, Radio, Madonna Voice-over work & more... Additional credits include selection exclusively as Madonna's look-alike subject for renown pioneer fashion photographer FRANCESCO SCAVULLO; The Madonna subject for Celebrity Hair Empire King & Stylist JOHN FRIEDA; and the facial model used as the actual mold for the face of Madonna and her figurine at The Hollywood Wax Museum in Los Angeles, CA.

A POSTIVE MADONNA PERSONA and HIGH CALIBER LIKENESS makes Chris the perfect choice for all ages, venues, cultural and Special events - Working as often as a dozen National events per month.

FYI: CHRIS SPECIALIZES AS 'MADONNA' and also does MARILYN MONROE's character as well.

MARILYN GIGS - Chris has JFK's 'Happy Birthday MR. PRESIDENT' routine and gown, The Hot Pink 'Diamond's are a Girl's Best Friend' gown, 'How to Marry a Millionaire' Red Gown and The 'Seven Year Itch' white dress.

CEO OF SIRIUS RADIO / OCT 2006

TALENT DESCRIPTION, PRICING, BOOKING INFORMATION & FAQs

Thank you for your interest in my portrayal as Madonna! My schedule is filling up considerably between now thru mid-year and the closer the holidays that will change too...

OBTAINING ESTIMATES:

There are several factors involved and considered when determining talent fee; If you are considering CHRIS AMERICA as MADONNA or MARILYN for your special event:

Please CUT, PASTE and EMAIL the following information as listed below to determine an accurate quote... THE MORE DETAILED YOUR MESSAGE (THE BETTER).

PRICING IS RELATIVE TO VENUE, LOCATION, DURATION AND SEASON.


YOUR NAME:

COMPANY NAME (if applicable):

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DATE OF EVENT:

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WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT CHRIS AMERICA?

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IF THIS IS URGENT, YOU MAY CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE GINA LENNON AT 516-546-3554. IF YOU PREFER TO LEAVE AN EMAIL - PLEASE KNOW DUE TO TRAVEL, I WILL RESPOND TO YOUR MESSAGE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - USUALLY WITHIN 12 TO 24 HOURS AT THE LATEST.

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GENERAL PRICING INFORMATION:

PRICING:
Contact Gina Lennon Associates at 516-546-3554
for booking inquiries and details...

*** OUT-OF-STATE APPEARANCES ***
In addition to Appearance Rate, a Standard Talent Rider MAY apply, to include; Round-Trip Airfare, Ground Transportation, Hotel Accommodations & Per Diem.

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Hello!

Thanks for your interest in my portrayal as Madonna! General rates are listed above and are priced according to VENUE, LOCATION, DURATION AND SEASON.. I am based in the Virginia / North Caorlina area and travel outside typically involves a few days which prevents me from accepting other jobs during that time period. Pricing will reflect this along with other factors. Rates in the local area are generally discounted because of less travel time involved.

I have all of Madonna's signature costumes from the 80's to current and can do meet and greet, walk around - photo-op as well as performance. My act can be of any music / era of your choice and may also involve audience participation if you desire. I also offer have personalized give-aways and souvenirs for the Guest(s) of Honor.

I am a top Madonna in the country and have a solid background in the Look alike industry.
You can read my most recent customer feedback - uncensored, in the REVIEW section of this web site.

Should you hire me for an actual performance, you will need to provide a good sound system & microphone set up (very important!!!). Your DJ should have sufficient equipment to handle that. If no DJ is available, a portable sound system and wireless mic is available at an additional cost.

I do have an excellent current Madonna costume as well - including the "Confessions" tour wardrobe and wear that look very well.

Should you hire me, it is best that we also touch base by phone. I will send over a 2 page questionnaire for you to fill out so I can go over the details with you including some information about your guests, age range, professions, etc... to enhance my appearance for you. This will help in preparing your contract as well.

If you are interested, please let us know ASAP. I will need to make arrangements in advance to block out your time frame and secure that date .

Thanks again for your interest and please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. I understand there is no obligation and you are just fact-finding!

Chris America
Madonna Impersonator


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JAN 2007: DEC 22, 06

THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) WAS RECENTLY LOST DURING A ROUTINE PAGE UPDATE. IT DESCRIBED & ANSWERED MOST COMMON QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO MY ACT AND PRICING. CLIENTS FOUND THE INFORMATION VERY HELPFUL AND THOROUGH. THIS SECTION OF IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING THE PROCESS OF REPOSTING & REVISION. IT WILL BE IN QUESTION AND ANSWER FORMAT WHEN IT IS COMPLETED OVER TIME.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
I am base din the DC / TRI-STATE area however I am available to travel anywhere in the United States or abroad.

DO YOU DO FUND-RAISERS AND CHARITY EVENTS?
Causes that are near and dear to my heart may recieve special rate consideration whether it be adjusted charges or a 10% donation back to the charity should they hire me. Causes may be considered with proper documentation.

DO YOU HAVE BACK-UP DANCERS?
Back-up dancers can be available at an additonal cost or you may also supply your own at the location of your event. Because the majority of my work requests are out of town, dancers are not requested as often due to the added expense of their pay, transport and hotel etc...

HOW CAN I GET STARTED IN SECURING CHRIS AMERICA FOR AN EVENT?
Should you decide to hire Chris for your event you will need to fill out a two-page questionnaire that will help in contract preparations. A 1/3rd deposit will be required to secure that date. If you require more time to decide, the date may be tentatively held for you whereas you will get first consideration should another request come in for that same time.

DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPTMENT FOR YOUR SHOWS?
A good microphone and soundsystem is crucial for the success of my appearance should I actually be performing. A DJ typically has sufficient equipment to handle that. Should you need a sound system locally, a portable music and sound system is avaiable for an additonal cost. Also, I require that you are able to provide a secured and adequate room or storage area for my personal belongings during my appearance.

HOW DO YOU COMPARE TO OTHER MADONNA IMPERSONATORS AND CELEBRITY LOOK ALIKES?
I am an established talent in the Professional Look Alike Industry and my work is highly regarded amoungst my peers. All talents have their own strengths and weaknesses and areas that they each excell in. I believe you will find my work to be high caliber and professional. I am especially excellent for certain venues, many being corporate functions, birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs etc... I am not a good candidate for programs such as long term, overseas gigs - at resorts for instance as I do not desire to be away from my home base 3 months etc. at a time.

DO YOU SING LIVE?
I sing live and can sing to tracks or band back up depending on the particular songs. Like Madonna, I will sometime choose to doubletrack or use a sweetner to enhance and deliver a fuller bodied sound for some songs and depending on the physicality of the songs I am performing. You will find that my voice is strong and authentic to Madonna's and that it is me you are hearing.

I'M JUST FACT-FINDING - IS THAT OKAY?
You are welcome to ask any questions without any mutual obligations or expectations. I understand that you may be in the early stages of deciding on which talent is right to hire for your event and you want to make sure you are comfortable with your choices and decisions.

IS YOUR ACT TASTEFUL?
My impersonation of Madonna is always tasteful and it is also tailored to the type of event and audience/guests that will be attending. In my entire career, I have never once had anyone complain or be disappointed in my show presentation. My goal is to please you and to enhance your event - thus make you a happy client and I will make sure to discuss your expectations as a host for your event with you so that I may meet them as best I can.

DO YOU PERFORM OVERSEAS?
I AM available for overseas events. Because of the extended time involved etc. Should I be hired outside of the USA, be prepared to pay a subtantially higher rate as it must be cost-effective for me. I do have a current passport.