Rachel Menconi Singer from Montvale, NJ

Rachel's voice is clear, smooth, & has a very distinct quality all her own; A vibrant, warm, youthful quality with a womanly power behind it; vintage but with a contemporary feel. Rachel is a professional singer, actor, director, writer, and performing arts educator. She feels so fortunate that she is able to share her passion of the arts through performing, teaching, directing, and writing. With 25+ yrs of professional training & performance experience, Rachel has shared her voice/acting skills, expertise, & passion for the performing arts to all ages for almost two decades. Rachel sings and performs all genres but she specializes in musical theatre, rock, pop, alternative, & country. Since she has many years experience not only being a performer but also a behind the scenes expert, Rachel can customize her performance to almost any event and venue. Rachel also has a theatre & video production company so she is able to offer videography/photography/editing services. She also has relationships with other professional singers, DJs, MCs/Hosts, make-up, and hair artists. EXPERIENCE: 20+ yrs Freelance vocalist, Since June 2016-Present Lead Female Singer of 80's cover band, 6+ yrs SAG-AFTRA Actor/Singer, 15+ yrs technique teacher (singing, acting, theatre, on-camera), 16 yrs writer (songs, scripts), 12+ yrs director, 14+ yrs vocal director, 10+ yrs international recording artist, & 12+ yrs casting director. HONORS: (201) Magazine cover & featured article, originated roles, albums, 2002 Helen Hayes Award Nomination, seen in movies, on tv, commercials, music videos, Regional/NYC theatre, & won the 2014 Female "I Like It" Award from JPF/SP Promotions/Productions. MEMBERSHIPS: SAG-AFTRA, VASTA, NATS (Certified), NARAS (The Grammy Awards), NAfME, NJMEA , NYSSMA, MAC, BMI, NSAI, & The NJ Theatre Alliance.