Performing at Chicago Singer Spotlight on Wednesday, May 8 at FitzGerald's

Christine Sala
Christine Sala has been singing since she was a little girl; strumming her plastic guitar and using the vacuum cleaner handle as her microphone. Eight years ago she started taking voice lessons from Fred Farran and credits, not only his skill and knowledge, but his friendship for her vocal accomplishments. Christine began to put her fears aside last year and got serious about her vocal ambitions - this is now her 5th showcase performance and is thrilled to be performing for Chicago Singer Spotlight at FitzGerald's. She has also been keeping busy by performing at friends weddings & work functions. Recently, she has made several guest appearances at Prairie Rock in Schaumburg w/singer, guitar player - Matt McBride and has been working with some friends on a "basement band"- Tongue & Groove. She would like to give special thanks to Becca Kaufman, Amy Mowery, Leigh Kossman, Mary Anderson & the fabulous band for their talent, professionalism and sincere support over the past year. Christine would also like to send hugs & kisses to her family and friends for their continuous support and love. Christine Sala is a native of Schaumburg, IL and will soon be calling Huntley her new home. She is a graduate from the University of Arizona with a BA in Mexican American Studies & has been working for Accenture for the past 4 years.

Frank Liptrot
Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois where his musical talent was nurtured. He started singing with local bands at the age of thirteen, and throughout his musical career has shared the stage with Danny and the Juniors, Mason Prophett, The Mauds, Homesick James, Wayne Cochran and the CC Riders, and Styx, to mention a few. After a brief hiatus, Frank has returned to the Chicago music scene.Although he sings a variety of musical styles from Sinatra to The Beatles, his first musical love has always been Jazz.Whether it`s an old standard or a barn burning be-bop tune, Frank puts his stamp on it. His voice has been compared to that of Mel Torme, and Harry Connick Jr. About a year and a half ago , Frank started his own band called " JAZZBO", along with four of the Chicago area`s most talented musicians. Their CD has recieved air play on W.D.C.B. radio 90.9 FM. Frank currently resides in Naperville, and is planning to return to the studio to record some new things with JAZZBO. Frank would like to thank all those responsible for making tonight`s show happen. And a special thanks to everyone who came out tonight to support live music.

Tina Jenkins Crawley
Tina Jenkins Crawley always had a dream to sing. Too shy to sing for the general public, Tina developed her skills each day selling out one person shows in the porcelain palace at her childhood home in Springfield, Illinois. It wasn't until her high school years that she opened the door and let everyone else share her soothing sounds. With a new found confidence, Tina performed with several groups. As a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, she continued her endeavors, while happily building a family with a wonderful husband and becoming a mother of two beautiful children, ensuring that God and her family always came first. She began her professional singing career in 2000 appearing in a Celine Dion music video and singing at multiple nationwide events. More recently, Tina has worked with Chicago's own Shawn Christopher, as well as Bad Company's "Paul Rodgers" and several Chicago orchestras. Yet, her deepest desire is to write, perform and produce positive and spiritual music. So tonight, enjoy her selections and look for her debut contemporary Christian album this summer.

Victoria
Victoria is an accomplished singer, playwright, director and humanitarian whose background is rooted in gospel. Her first recorded CD, I'm In His Will, includes inspiration, contemporary, praise and worship, and traditional gospel music. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College where she majored in Music/Theatre. Her many theatrical credits include The Wiz, Little Shop of Horrors, My Sister My Sister and Dreamgirls. Victoria has performed with the Al Sofia Orchestra, Chicago Jazz Ensemble and in numerous plays at Columbia's Gertz Theater in Chicago. She is a Graduate Student at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago where she is studying for her Masters of Divinty/Social Services degree. She is founding member and Senior Vice President of ABJ Community Services, Inc. which is a community based social service agency that serves more than 7,000 men, women, children and senior citizens annually. Victoria was recently honored with the Kizzy Award for her tireless and positive contributions to the community. Victoria works consistently at having a positive effect on people, and uses her God given instrument-her beautiful voice, to motivate and encourage His people in song. Victoria gives thanks to God for her gift, and to her family for their continued love and support.