Diane Cameron Elam
Atlanta, GA, US | 0 Followers
About
Performance Bio
Ms. Cameron is an International Recording & Performing Artist She is also a devout believer in
youth mentorship through the arts. Her philosophy is; “children all around the world have the
same needs; to have an outlet for creative expression. She will be making her second
appearance...
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Performance Bio
Ms. Cameron is an International Recording & Performing Artist She is also a devout believer in
youth mentorship through the arts. Her philosophy is; “children all around the world have the
same needs; to have an outlet for creative expression. She will be making her second
appearance at the Cutting Edge Music Expo in New Orleans. After a standing room only
appearance last year, Diane has been invited by the promoters to return in August. She is
featured frequently of Indie radio programs and has
been asked by a production team to co-write and
perform a film soundtrack for a movie based in New
Orleans. She travels nationally and internationally
establishing performing arts and sports programs for
youth. She also organizes yearly Summer Camps for
the Performing Arts for youth and teens. Ms.
Cameron is on the roster at Georgia Tech University
teaching acting to faculty and students. She has over
10 years of play writing, acting teacher and coach
with young people of all ages in summer camp and
teaching acting lessons. Her youth environmental
play, “Trash Tawkin” was recently debuted at the
2011 Hilton Head Island, SC., and Earth Day
Celebration. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Diane
Cameron had now made her home from Alabama to
Atlanta, Georgia. Diane has appeared all across the
United States in performances and theater
presentations. Venues in in San Destin, Florida at the
San Destin Resort and Conference Center, Florabama as well as numerous private engagements
and weddings along the Eastern Shore. She also performed for the Alabama Gulf Coast
Chamber of Commerce National Shrimp Festival. Other Alabama Eastern Shore appearances
include Kiva Dunes, Beach Club, Guy’s Gumbo, Oleander Resort, Marriott Grand Hotel, Legions
Club, Theater 98 and more. Diane has produced several youth theatrical productions, was a
guest on channel 44 Mobile’s “Cover Stories” hosted by Nona Simmons. Diane has written
several plays published an environmental skit for the City of Mobile’s “Keep Mobile Beautiful”
organization and is writing a children’s book “Fred & Felix” and an environmental play for
children called ‘TRASH TAWKIN” In her play the stars and the heroes are the recyclable items
who are looking for a “second chance” at life. Ms. Cameron says this play not only teaches kids
to recycle, but it also makes the point of how to get along with others. Diane was selected
U.S.A. Artist in Residence to the Republic of Benin, West Africa She was subsequently invited to
Durban and Johannesburg in as a result of being nominated by the International Music
Organization KORA. Her self-authored CD “The Reconciliation” was in competition with 50 Cent,
Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Olivier. The State of Alabama USA passed two Resolutions signed
by the Honorable Bob Riley, Governor of recognizing Ms. Cameron’s theatrical and musical
work with children. Music Credits Performed in Concerts & Festivals – Tokyo, Japan, West
Africa, South Africa, United States, Canada, Bahamas Performed and Produced 3 CD’s – 5
Videos – Teaches Artist Development – Songwriter Educational Credits Graduated: John M.
Harlan High School, Chicago Loop College, Fine Arts, Chicago Columbia Southern
University/Environmental Management/BS/12013 Television Credits
Channel 44 – Nona Simmons Cover Stories Interview & Vocal Performance Mobile, Alabama
Channel 3 – Pensacola Television to promote trip to Benin Channel 12 – Good Morning
Jacksonville – Clennon King. Interview & Vocal performance – Jacksonville, FL. ORTB – Republic
of Benin, West Africa LC2 – Republic of Benin, West Africa SABC Satellite – Durban, South Africa
– Video Performance Radio Credits St. Augustine Interview for compilation CD Jacksonville, FL
Kennedy-King College Radio – Chicago, Illinois This Woman’s Heart WBEE Peoria, IL – Listening
Party for first CD -This Woman’s Heart WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen Brown Host WDLT Mobile,
AL – Carmen Brown Host WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen Brown Host WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen
Brown Host Oceane FM Radio – Republic of Benin, West Africa Radio Star FM – Republic of
Benin, West Africa Golf Radio FM – Republic of Benin, West Africa CAPP FM Radio – Republic of
Benin, West Africa Radio Ouidah – Republic of Benin, West Africa Theatrical Credits Fame –
Hilton Head Island, SC 1991 Big River – Hilton Head Island, SC 1992 Prelude to a Kiss – Hilton
Head Island, SC 1992 Midsummer’s Night Dream -Chicago, IL 1993 Merrily We Roll Along –
Atlanta, GA 1995 Piano Lesson – Jacksonville, FL 1997 Drama Arts & Music, Tokyo, Japan 2000
Rhythm of the World – (written & directed Daphne, AL 2000, Voices of Freedom – (written &
directed) Mobile, AL 2001 Cry of Freedom – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2004 Open Letter
to the African American Daughter – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005 Open Letter to the
African American Son – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005 The Children of Diaspora – Written
and Directed, Republic of Benin, West Africa 2005 KORA Award, Johannesburg, South Africa
2005 Drama Summer Camp, Mobile, Alabama 2006 Drama Summer Camp, Mobile, Alabama
2007 Drama Summer Camp, Benin, West Africa 2008 Water When Katrina Came – Summer
Camp Finale Play, Wrote & Directed Play 2008 Drama Summer Camp, Atlanta Georgia 2009,
Briscoe Park, City of Snellville, GA Drama Arts Program, Benin, West Africa Commercial Credits
Haverty’s Furniture – Holiday Scene – Televised
Aaron’s Furniture – Family Purchasing Scene – Print Marriott Grand Hotel -Postcard Scene –
Print Newsprint Credits Hilton Head Island Packet -Dec 1991 Florida Times-Union -March 1997
Folio Weekly (Jacksonville) -December 1997 Mobile Press Register -May 2002 The Islander ..
Gulf Shores, Alabama -October 2002 Mobile Press Register -February 2004 National Festivals
2002, 2003, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Festival International Tours
Tokyo Dome Hotel – Artist Café – 3 Months with Phil Morrison Trio, Tokyo, Japan –
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS Recognition by the State of Alabama
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments/2004RS/Resolutions/HJR70 0.htm
2nd Recognition by the State of Alabama
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments/2006RS/Resolutions/HJR26 2.htm
2005 KORA AWARD NOMINATION – (AFRICAN GRAMMYS) Durban, South Africa Category –
Best African American Diaspora Nominees – Mariah Carey, Will Smith, 50 Cents, Diane
Cameron Winner - Will Smith Album – The Reconciliation – Song – Come Back Home
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