Ella the Spella the Phenomenal Storytella Comedian from Woodbridge, VA

As a former "Class Clown from the 1900's," she realized her ability to entertain, through quick wit and a creative thought process. Whether standing in the grocery store, retail or even the unemployment line, yes, she's been in all of them at some point of her journey, nonetheless; she has always used her southern mannerism, unique sense of humor and her gift of spelling to connect with audiences and complete strangers a-l-i-k-e. Standing 5 ft 10 in. tall, and a little over 110lbs, +100+5, 10, 15, 20....well, never mind……she says, this aint no hide and go seek experience, but this talented, woman of God, with incredible stage presence, deep, raspy vocals, and a big, fat, larger than life personality is a force to be reckoned with. Commanding the English alphabet like none other, she has been known to leave audiences with the ultimate "Hooked on Phonics" experience. You might find her at the mall, bellowing an off the cuff jingle for a free Cinnabon or strolling the aisle at Costco after Sunday services, accumulating enough mini samples to make up a meal. She has been known for putting a "trick or treat" on her audiences; usually sharing the tricks, while consuming all the treats for herself! Those clever techniques not only gained her a plethora of free samples and giggles from innocent bystanders, but she also acquired a few, unintended inches around the waistline as well! Ella the Spella loves connecting with complete strangers and audiences alike. She is committed to leaving her audiences with the utmost memorable experiences and, blushes when the audience starts spelling back at her or starts a spelling war upon her exit. ETS is more than a Stand-up Comedienne, she is an Entrepreneur, Event Organizer, Actress, Creative Writer, Game Show Host, soon to be published author AND Founder of the "Professional Snack Ministry"...She says, "I never met a snack I didn't like and guess what, the snacks liked me back." But wait, there's more! Were you aware that Ella the Spella is also a Licensed Life Insurance & Annuities Agent. She tells her audiences, "just in case my comedy causes you to laugh yourself to death" she's got you covered! No pun intended. Her most recent accomplishments include being on the big screen the AMC, Magic Johnson movie Theater in Largo, Maryland, January 2025, directed by Ronnie Johnson. She is also featured in a Christian music video, entitled: Butterfly, created by Pastor Devin Turner. Christina is also a former Partner with the L.O.L.G.C.A (Living on Laughter Gospel Comedy Association), a 2013, A.M.T.C graduate (Actors, Talent & Models for Christ) and a member of C.A.P.A.C. - pronounced KayPack (The Creative & Performing Arts Center). She said she joined this organization because she thought the acronyms stood for "Cookies And Pies And Cakes. One of her most memorable highlights, was sharing the stage with famed actor and Comedian, Joe Tory & (Joe Recca - God rest his soul) at the University of Maryland, Bowie, Maryland. Many have asked how she derived at the stage name Ellavation and she recalls: an evening in the late 1900's, when Eric Vincent and Marcos Council stopped by. I was making my way onto the comedy scene & told them I needed a stage names. I wanted something "unique as well as catchy." She said, I thought, "The Elevator" would work. I figured I could take people up and down and around and around and hit em' with a dope punch line. They laughed and said, No Maam and out of the blue, one of them said "Ellavation" and something clicked! It was from that moment, that Ellavation was birthed. She loved the name, because "Ella-vate" means: "to promote to upgrade, to advance, to hoist, to lift up, to motivate, to inspire to esteem. That name spoke volumes to who I am and what my mission and ministry is about, she says." EtS also said, she witnessed her grandmother (God rest her soul) gossiping and she would be spelling words to the adults she was gossiping with and they would be spelling back to her, so she thought, "wait a minute.......these adults think they're slick. They think I'm a dummy, but Im no Lamont Sanford. I was determined to learn that day, so I would get a piece of paper, write that word down as best as i understood and sound it out until I figured out what they were talking about! Grandma would also use this spelling technique" during Christmastime as well. I remember it as if it were yesterday!" EtS was also fascinated by the word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious." She remembered it was 34 letter word and she was committed to learning how to spell it.....and she did! EtS is still spelling, telling and selling stories this day like never before! Experience the movement of Ella the Spella the Phenomenal Storytella! You won't be disappointed! The bible says, a cheerful heart is good medicine... the best part is, there are no prescriptions or deductibles.....however, a small co-pay is required! :)

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