Leslie Norris Townsend lost her parents when she was in her teens. In order to support her three siblings, she started entering beauty pageants in hopes of bringing home a check. The awards also helped pay for college. The contests required her to do a "talent" which helped her develop her singing and innate ability to improvise. Those skills translated into a job with Disney. Her comedic chops in the Disney show got strong enough for her to tackle stand-up comedy.
We cover a lot of ground in the interview including:
and much more.
Leslie brings the humorous, human, experience and audience participation, to a perfect blend by creating a show that moves its listeners from tears to laughter, while motivating, mesmerizing and ultimately captivating each one. Taking many into hysterics!
Leslie is the producer and host of her own regionally successful, televised, talent shows: Dream Big, & Wish Upon A Song.
Visit Leslie Norris Townsend at http://www.funnyleslie.com
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