Ann Wilson
Photo credit: Randee St. Nicholas

Ann Wilson
The world has long known Heart's Ann Wilson as one of the greatest and most enduring vocalists of her generation. Ann and her younger sister, Nancy, first showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the charts in the '70s with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Straight On," "Even It Up," and "Kick It Out." They continued topping the charts through the '80s and into the '90s with hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "What About Love," "If Looks Could Kill," "Never," all of which showcased the sisters' enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Along the way, Heart sold more than 30 million records, had 21 Top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and had a profound influence on rock music. In 1998, Ann originated the role of Teatro ZinZanni's chanteuse in the first incarnation of the show to great critical acclaim.

Dolorèze Léonard

Dolorèze Léonard
With over two decades of performing experience to her credit, Montreal circus artist Dolorèze Léonard is a master clown and respected teacher who conducts buffoon workshops all over the world. She began her career as a guerilla street artist and was later one of the original members of Cirque du Soleil. Dolorèze toured for five years with Pomp, Duck & Circumstance, where she created her fiery tyrant character "Madame Zazou," An original Teatro ZinZanni cast member, Dolorèze has also directed our show and is the Head Coach of Camp ZinZanni.

Kevin Kent

Kevin Kent
Improvisational performer, humorist and physical comedian Kevin Kent is also an original Teatro ZinZanni cast member. A performer, producer and director in the Seattle area for a number of years, Kevin has performed in many Seattle venues from The Rebar with Dan Savage's Greek Active, to the Seattle Repertory Theatre with his own Sister Windy; My Life as Art, and The Temptations of Sister Windy. He returns to the spiegeltent as Clifton Caswell, with Christine Deaver as Vivian Beaumount, in Beaumount & Caswell; the show premiered in San Francisco and was created with the help of Berkeley Rep's Tony Taccone.

Christine Deaver

Christine Deaver
Originally born, raised and educated in Seattle, Christine Deaver now lives and works as an actor, singer, writer, director and voiceover artist in Los Angeles. She has worked extensively in theatre, film, and television. Some favorite roles include performance artist Elsa Lasker-Schuler in Nosferatu, the over-sexed babysitter in the CBS sitcom, Yes Dear, Tammy Wynette and Anita Bryant in Reagan's Women, white trash mama, Lacy, in the indie film Stalled, Steve Martin's Italian sister in the film My Blue Heaven.

El Vez

El Vez
Sweeping through the crowd with the grace of a 1959 Coupe de Ville is the legendary Mexican Elvis, El Vez. Born the love child of Charo and the true King, El Vez (Robert Lopez) has been taking care of business and preaching Elvis love and Chicano power since he was old enough to dress himself in gold lame. Audiences around the world swoon for his Latino renditions of Presley classics like "En el Barrio," "Está Bien, Mamacita," and "Viva La Raza." El Vez opened the Seattle spiegeltent as an original ZinZanni cast member in 2002.

Francine Reed

Francine Reed
Probably best known for her duet and back-up vocals with quirky country composer Lyle Lovett, Francine Reed was born to sing. The Chicago-born songstress began her professional career as a child singing in her family's gospel group. In time her repertoire expanded to include sweet soul and brassy blues. Throughout her career she shared the stage with legendary stars such as Miles Davis, Smokey Robinson, Etta James The Crusaders, and of course, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band.