Biography Shelly has taken every artistic option offered by  New York City to become her own brand of entertainment. An award winning, Juilliard Bachelor and Masters of Music graduate, a Metropolitan Opera outreach artist and world premiere music collaborator whose performed on over five continents with numerous orchestras are just a few highlights of Shelly's classical music career. Her nationally syndicated radio segment; "Hip Hopera" (where she arranges and records hard core rap songs in an operatic style) is currently celebrating it's 8th season. With her jazz quartet PAWS, Windows on the World, Tavern on The Green and the Rainbow Room were the stomping grounds where she found a forever home in her heart for the American Songbook and great standards. This knowledge helped her achieve the title of "Cabaret Star of the Year" from Mo Pitkin's. As a stand up comedian, she possesses a very distinct way of speaking, performing and improvising. Shelly has regularly made people pee their pants with laughter for Z100s' Funniest Females, Caroline's Comedy Club, Gotham, Magnet Theater, UCB and Stand Up New York . In the New York City Burlesque scene she delivers an impressive display of improvisational skills, patter and vocal virtuosity unmatched by any other Emcee. Known as "the gorgeous gal who hosts the shows in which the girls take off their clothes" Shelly has an amazing ability to work the crowd, create moods and hand pick songs for each occasion. A producer and performer favorite she's hosted for Starshine, Kitty NIghts, Hotel Chantelle, Nurse Bettie, Slipper Room, Loose Caboose, Drive Through, Joe's Pub and many more. Numerous television roles include: ABC: Looking for Love, TLC: Make My Day, Dinner Takes All, MTV: VMA's, TRL, The State and her Operatic opening sequence of the VMA's with Jaime Foxx has been voted "One of the top 10 best moments in the VMA's" every year since it made it's debut in 2001. Although it's quite clear Shelly is very silly, she has also studied traditional theater and performed readings for both the The Actor's Studio and The New Dramatists. As a producer Shelly had a three year run of "The Inter Arts Variety Show" at the now defunct Zipper factory. The show had all encompassing Art performances with everything from BMX riders and the American Brass Quintet to Fashion shows and full Operas. Each event featured mini documentaries by Shelly of each performer and were shown before every new act. Her Burlesque Murder Mystery Musical "The New Bohemia" played at The Fringe festival and toured the tri state area for over two years. Teaching, coaching and mentoring, whether voice, improv or general artistry is a passion that runs deep for this Diva. By helping others reach their goals she is constantly inspired to be a better artist herself. Shelly is currently working on over 4 new projects including an autobiography. * Full Bios and Resumes Available* Contact Me |