Do you play along when your child is pretending to be a super hero or a rock star? I want people to feel that comfortable to let go and have fun. Imagine yourself at a Celine Dion concert where Celine walks into the audience and sings directly to you. Would you feel special? What if Marilyn Monroe sang her breathy version of Happy Birthday to your company president? Would you take a picture? Do you smile and laugh? If the people you work with played guitars like rock stars at your company party, would you cheer them on? My stage shows get those reactions.

Marilyn Monroe Impersonator Tracey Bell sings Happy Birthday Mr. President at the Victoria Hospital Foundation Gala Fundraiser

People like to shine, even shy people.

On New Year’s Eve, when New York New York is playing and everyone in the room is doing a kick line, do you join in, or smile while you watch them? Would you clap along with people if Dolly Parton encouraged you to? If your friends were strutting their stuff onstage with Madonna, would you want to video them? These are the experiences that I create with people. Whether you want to kick up your shoes, cheer from the sidelines, or smile as you watch others, there is a place for everyone at my shows.

Audience Participants learn to Vogue like boy toys with Madonna Impersonator Tracey Bell

After decades of experience, I know how to choose the first participants

It only takes a few outgoing people to get audience participation started, to set the example. If they can do it, others can too. Nobody has to be perfect. It’s especially rewarding when I get shy people involved in the show. I get the same reaction as a hypnotist, where participants are entranced and want to let their inner rock star shine.  After decades of experience as an interactive impressionist, I know how to choose the first participants, then encourage and inspire them. I’m encouraging them. Joy, fun and laughter are contagious.

Celine Dion Impersonator Tracey Bell Holds hands with the Canadian Consul General at the Chamber of Commerce Special Event in Shanghai, China

My stage shows are rewarding to me because I’m engaging people and giving them an experience they’ll talk about for years, whether they’re a spectator or participant. When we’re engaged, we’re fully present in the moment. Playing is good for us. Connecting is good for us. My purpose is to create a show where we do those things.  I put my whole heart into it. There’s a lot of me in the show: Tracey Bell disguised as Lady Gaga, Tina Turner, Judy Garland, Janis Joplin, Tina Turner, Julie Andrews, Shania Twain, Alanis Morrissette, and the rest.

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They started interviewing me on my couch with my wigs beside me. I tried to do impressions of the divas in my impersonation show, but I couldn’t turn on my celebrity personas. I couldn’t answer questions properly or finish my sentences. I was spent and critical of everything I said.

Then we crammed into my bathroom and Christine brought out the best in me, asking me questions about running my own business in the corporate entertainment industry and inspiring women. Christine reminded me that I was the fabulous, courageous woman who had connected with and wowed the audience a few nights earlier. I had changed in seconds during the fundraiser, energetically impersonating Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Tina Turner, Marilyn Monroe, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Celine Dion and Julie Andrews.

Months went by after the filming and I figured it would never air because I’d screwed up the footage, the lighting wasn’t good at the club or I was too old and not relevant enough to appeal to the Millennial audience. Silly me.

Somehow they pieced together these quotes of mine:

“We just need to remember courage.  Courage comes from our hearts.”

“Fear needs to be dissolved.”

“Let’s celebrate how fabulous we are as artists and performers.”

I love the beautifully filmed and miraculously edited one-minute video. It reminds me who I am.

See the original version and article here!

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Tracey Bell is an award-winning comedian and impressionist.

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This reference letter came to us from Stephanie Nicolls on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Diamond Ball.

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“You were an absolute riot.”

Dear Tracey,

Just a very short thank you note for bringing so much to the Diamond Ball. You were an absolute riot; we’ve had non-stop positive comments about your “schtick” and how much you added to the ambiance and feeling of the Gala!

Cancer is an important cause and we are grateful you feel that way too. Thank you for helping us raise more than $200,000.00 for cancer research and education.

“You were a great Cher!”

As promised, I am enclosing the tape of your duet with Sonny (aka Arthur Griffiths)! He was a great sport. You were a great Cher!

Hope we will be working together in ’98. Thanks once again, Tracey.

Best wishes,

Stephanie Nicolls
Chairman
The Inaugural Diamond Ball

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Thank you, Stephanie Nicolls!

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This reference letter came to us from Ami Peleg of Consumers’ Choice Award.

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“Your presence contributed to the success of our events.”

Dear Tracey,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful performances at our Consumers’ Choice Award galas. Your presence contributed to the success of our events.

Your professional and numerous impersonations were indeed memorable and enjoyed by all who attended. In fact, several of our clients contacted us in order to communicate with you for events of their own.

“I truly look forward to working with you again.”

I truly look forward to working with you again in the near future.

Sincerely,

Ami Peleg
President and C.E.O.
Consumers’ Choice Award

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Thank you, Ami Peleg!

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This reference letter came to us from Rick Honey from CKNW for the Yorkton Zajack Golf Tournament.

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“You exceeded my wildest expectations.”

Dear Tracey,

You were INCREDIBLE at the Yorkton, Zajac Golf Tournament at the Richmond Country Club! You exceeded my wildest expectations by a looooong shot. I had told everyone how sensational you were as Marilyn and Cher, but what I didn’t know was how well you interact with the audience in character. You were the consummate professional in talking to the starry eyed (should I say glassy-eyed) guests that night. Your skill in audience participation is exceptional. You are in complete control and everyone knows it while you’re performing.

I love it when I can stand back and watch a professional doing what they do. There’s nothing more pleasurable for me to watch talent, at the top of their game, control 300 people, have them on a leash, manipulate them to do whatever you want, and then on top of all that, be so nice to everyone. Believe me, people who are as talented as you are not usually so accommodating and such a pleasure to work with.

“You are truly a marvel.”

Thank you, Tracey. I can assure you that I will call again. I am booked for many occasions where I wish I had someone I could bring with me, just to spice things up a bit. I look forward to working together. You are truly a marvel.

Best personal regards,

Rick Honey
CKNW

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Thank you, Rick Honey!

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This reference letter came to us from Ann Claggett of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association.

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“Unique talent and entertainment flair.”

Dear Tracey:

On behalf of the Canadian Technical Asphalt Association’s (CTAA) Local Arrangements Committee, please accept our heartfelt thanks for your performance at the Gala Dinner/Banquet at our 43^rd Annual Conference. You more than lived-up to your reputation as a great performer and entertainer, even under somewhat adverse conditions (ie. our very long-winded politician’s introduction that ran about 30 minutes longer than scheduled).

The Local Arrangements Committee members received rave reviews for an overwhelmingly successful Conference, in which you played a major role, at the Waterfront Centre in Vancouver from November 15-18^th, 1998.

We were confident you would help add “the icing to the cake” at this, the peak event of our Annual Conference. We were not disappointed. The addition of your unique talent (and patience) and entertainment flair helped make our 43^rd Annual Conference the most successful Conference we have ever had. Delegates and Accompanying Guests alike reiterated this thought throughout the entire Conference.

“A major role in our success.”

You played a major role in our success.

Thanks Again!

Sincerely,

Ann Claggett
Entertainment Sub-Committee Chair
Canadian Technical Asphalt Association

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Thank you, Ann Claggett!

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