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Karen Grainger grew up in Toronto, Canada
surrounded by music. By the age of six, Karen made her television debut
with an appearance on a youngster’s talent show singing “Delta
Dawn,” accompanied by her dad’s guitar playing.
Never quite able to get the entertainment
bug out of her system, Karen Grainger was involved in music theatre and
community drama groups throughout her high school years.
After much coaxing from a friend who persuaded
Karen Grainger to audition for a gig at Canada’s Wonderland, Karen
was delighted to land a role in the Country Show. The next year she was
back at it again in Concert ‘87. That same year, Karen joined a
Toronto based vocal quartet. As the opening act for a Legends of Rock
and Roll Show, all members agreed that Karen should sing lead on Reba
McEntire’s “Why Haven’t I Heard From You?” The
rest, as they say, is history.
For the past 10 years, Karen Grainger has
enjoyed a very successful impersonating career as not only Reba, but
Celine Dion and Cher as well. Karen’s “Divas Live” one
woman tribute show will leave you wanting more. Audiences are spellbound
by Karen’s skill at recreating these diverse characters, capturing
their voices as well as their mannerisms. Karen’s portrayals have
been earning her standing ovations from Bally’s in Atlantic City
to Canada’s premier Casino in Windsor and from Japan to a U.S.
Naval base on the Indian Ocean!
It was time to sink her teeth into something more challenging. Karen
Grainger has teamed up with Canadian comedy writer Larry Horowitz among
others to create an amazing comic impression show called, 'All In One!'.
Karen’s unique talents and versatility will not go unnoticed in
this Entertainment Experience.
Accompanied by her band known as KGB, Karen
Grainger uses a variety of props to create a hilarious visual and vocal
illusion. The audience will be treated to such musical “Guests” as...Tina
Turner, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Alanis Morissette, Karen Carpenter,
Carly Simon, Julie Andrews...not to mention the men...Joe Cocker, Michael
Bolton, Johnny Mathis, Barney Fife and Michael McDonald...to name a few.
“Divas Live” and “All in
One” can be seen as a combined show, or totally separate. Without
a doubt, whichever show Karen Grainger performs...you will know you
have seen a truly outstanding entertainer.
Karen Grainger is considered Canada's Premier Female
Impressionist entertainer and her stunning renditions
of musical stars such as Cher, Celine and Reba
have enthralled audiences across North America!
Ready for a whole bunch of laughs? Then you've
found the right person! Karen Grainger is not only a fantastic impersonator,
but she also includes many hilarious impressions that will have your
audience in fits!
Shows - DIVAS LIVE!
Karen Grainger has been impersonating 'Divas'
for just over 8 years now. She has traveled extensively throughout North
America, and even abroad, entertaining audiences with her believable
renditions of each character.
Recently she decided to create this One Woman Show, along with her 'All In
One' comedy impression show. Separately or together, these shows appeal to
a wide variety of audiences ... Casino, Corporate, Fairs and Festivals, Soft
Seat Theatres and Dinner Theatres...to name a few.
Here is a short list of some of the classics
that Karen Grainger can perform for each character. Each impersonation
can be up to one hour long.
Reba - Why Haven’t I Heard From
You, Take it Back, Till You Love Me, Fancy, The Greatest Man, Jolene,
Respect and Whoever's In New England.
Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time, Shoop
Shoop Song, Just Like Jesse James, After All, I Got You Babe, Believe,
Song for the Lonely and Gypsies Tramps and Thieves.
Celine - Power of Love, My Heart Will Go On, River Deep Mountain High, Love
Can Move Mountains, All by Myself, A New Day, I’m Alive and Because You
Loved Me.
Remember that each set is packed with music,
audience participation, and Karen Graingers’ flair for thoroughly
entertaining an audience.
ALL IN ONE
Karen Grainger has spent the last few years
working on the show she now calls 'All In One.' But the fact of the matter
is, she has been writing this increasingly popular show all of her life.
Audiences will be taken on a journey full of comedy, music and sheer
entertainment value...not to mention the audience participation segments
where they may even become part of her show!
Follow Karen as she leads you through this
entertainment extravaganza with such antics as:
The 'Fruit of the Loom Tour' - including
such male voices as Joe Cocker and Neil Young
The 'Angry Women' Segment - you will
hear Alanis Morissette and Sinead O’Conner to name a few
Julie Andrews - The way she really
wanted to sing 'These are a Few of My Favorite Things'
Dolly Parton - A clever Parody called
'25 to Life'
Bohemian Rhapsody - which includes
the audience doing the impersonating!
The 'All
in One' show - another great performance starring the lady of many
voices, Karen Grainger.
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