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 Improv Queen
Karen Ripley
Karen Ripley has been performing standup comedy and teaching improvisation to children and adults for over 25 years. She has been the in
house Improv teacher for Harvey Milk Institute, SF, Ca for the past 9 years. This witty, spontaneous, animated deadpan comedienne will have you laughing until you cry.
"Karen is one of the finest lesbian comics in the country. Her deadpan
delivery and rubber faced expressions belie a sharp-witted satirical edge to her very peculiar take on gay life... " ~QComedy Review SF 2003
"Ripley crystallized the evening... She tore up the crowd with one-liners" ~San Francisco Chronicle
"Karen Ripley was the story of the night. With a deadpan delivery rivaled only by Steve Wright and possibly Eeyore." ~Steve Palopoli, Good Times Newspaper
 Walk Funny.com's
Jennie McNulty
Fresh off her smash performance at this year's Dinah Shore event, LA's hot, rising, comedienne Jennie McNulty will be bringing her humorous views of
life to Womynfest At Sea 2007. Jennie's act is truly unique, drawing from her personal experiences. As a somewhat undersized women's professional
football player: "Sometimes when faced with your biggest obstacles you find out what you're made of. I found out I bounce far." On spending time last
July entertaining the troups in Iraq: "Iraq in July... I've got my agent working on a north pole gig for the winter." "And, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. The
soldiers are so dedicated and amazing but, let me tell ya, there's a little bit of pressure to be funny when your entire audience is armed with machine guns". On being one of the trainers on the NBC show
STARTING OVER: "People keep coming up to me and saying, 'Why didn't Jodi lose more weight?' I said, 'cuz her trainer's a comic? But you have to admit she was funnier after working out with me."
(AND, for the record, she lost 11 lbs in 2 months - very healthy) Jennie is a favorite performer of OLIVIA Cruises and Resorts, Harrah's Casino in Las Vegas and comedy clubs throughout the country. In
addition to NBC's STARTING OVER, she has been seen on Comedy Time, GOtv and the web series "Love Bytes." Check out the comic that The Detroit Free Press said is a "can't miss"!
 Dinah Shore Weekend's Favorite Crazy Lady
Poppy Champlin
If one were to cross the sweet grooving persona of Ellen Degeneres with Denis Leary's raunchy sarcasm, the result would be Poppy Champlin. Poppy erupts onto the stage without fanfare, but with enough energy to take
down the house in her first minute of comedy. Rapid fire jokes interspersed with comedic songs keep her audiences laughing and coming back.
Her stand-up pedigree is flawless; from VH-1, to A&E, Oprah Winfrey and
Joan Rivers to her newest gig on Atlantis cruises she has earned a reputation of being one of the fastest witted female comediennes on either coast.
 Orlando Gay Days'
DJ Grace
For over ten years, DJ Grace has been "bringing the party to life"! With a
wide variety of music styles, professional mixing, and a fun and friendly approach that will have everyone feeling at ease and ready to let their hair down, Womynfest at Sea is ready to party!
 Vocalist/Keyboardist/Songwriter
Mele
The "Piano M'am", as she has been called, is an accomplished entertainer, whether in piano bars or concert venues. With her incredible voice, rip
-roaring piano playing, and playful audience banter, she was voted Piano Bar Entertainer of the Year by AOL Cruise Critic while working for Carnival Cruise Lines.
With a vast musical repertoire that will rival any entertainer, she is often referred to as a "human jukebox", taking audience requests and delighting the crowd with music that pleases all ages.
Songwriting since the age of 12, Mele received her first airplay in 1998 and has six CD releases, including "Two Moments" (1986), "Composeur" (1998), "On & Off Stage" (1999), "Live At The Piano Bar"
volumes 1-3 (2000-2002). Look for her next collection of original songs this year.
There is no doubt that you will love partying, dancing, cuddling, and singing along with the "Piano M'am"!
(For More Information, visit www.Mele.cc)
 Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter
Julie Clark
YOU'LL KNOW IT IN AN INSTANT.
Whatever it is that gives certain singer/songwriters real promise and broad appeal, Julie Clark has it.
It's her voice that wins you first... surprisingly vulnerable, sincere and somehow comforting. A
captivating sound that leads you willingly into her memorable, acoustic pop/rock songs.
Clark's award-winning songwriting matches the quality of her voice - clear, direct and full of emotion.
Her lyrics paint vivid images of love and lust, heartbreak and obsession, secret yearnings, and the struggle between temptation and commitment.
Since the self-release of her radio-friendly debut CD "Feel Free", Clark has quickly been gaining the attention of critics as an artist to watch. In May of 2004, she won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk
Songwriting Competition, joining a list of winners that includes Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. Also in 2004, she was awarded First Place in the Great American Song Contest,
Folk/Acoustic category and has twice received honors in The John Lennon International Songwriting Competition.
* 2004 Kerrville New Folk Competition WINNER
* 2004 Great American Song Contest: 1st Place WINNER (Folk/Acoustic)
* 2004 Virginia Music Awards: Folk/Acoustic Artist of the Year
 Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter
Chic
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Chic Lisitano is a master of blues & rock. She presents a completely different show when she switches between
acoustic and electric guitars. As a charismatic entertainer, she wins crowds over with a variety of music and her personal touch. She has performed for international audiences and has been "on the road" full time
since 2003.
Her CD releases include, "Feel The Blue" (1997), which was created around her original Blues
instrumental of the same name; "Rewind" (1998) a mix of original and cover songs; "Chic Unplugged" (1999), her first release of acoustic music; "Drop The Shovel" (2002), a combination of acoustic and
band collaboration; and her newest release "Quiet Time". Chic also filmed two music videos in 2000. The first, "I Told You So", was shot in Clearwater, FL from her CD "Rewind". The second, "I Still Got
The Blues For You" was filmed in St. Louis, MO.
Womynfest At Sea is proud to present Chic for the third year in a row!
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