Camille Diamond
Cabaret Singer- New York City
"Watching Camille Diamond perform is to be a stargazer … bright and steady… she shines!"
--Nitelife Exchange
About Camille Diamond:
Ms. Diamond received a BA and MFA in theater and performed in regional and off -off Broadway Theatres before committing to a career in community center management serving children and families. Never losing her passion for music, She has sporadically given performances over the years for friends that pulled her out of show biz retirement for staged readings, recordings, and fundraisers. Several years ago, she began studying the art of cabaret, and became a cabaret fan in the process. She also has been seen performing Jazz sets with her friend and musician Nate Andersen in Pangea’s popular Front Lounge, on occasion.
In 2019 she was first runner up in The Three Tomatoes "Tomatoes Got Talent" contest and was a recent semi-finalist in 2023 “Mama’s Next Big Act.” She was thrilled to receive the MAC award for Female Debut for her first solo show, OVER THE MOON...On Pluto Transit, which took place at the Legendary Don't Tell Mama in New York City.
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PRAISE FOR
CAMILLE SINGS TENNILLE
"As for the music itself… somebody call Toni Tennille, she needs to see and hear this. Camille Diamond has such a pretty voice, one that is capable of tones reminiscent of Tennille’s one-of-a-kind sound but that stands all by itself, sounding like an audible representation of that which I drink every morning - luscious homemade cashew milk warmed up with a drizzle of honey (it’s addictive). Acting, storytelling, humor, and humanity, AND a pretty voice? It is almost an embarrassment of riches." -Stephen Mosher, Broadway World
"To say Camille Diamond’s cabaret tribute to Tennille was successful minimizes the pleasure and surprise of the well-crafted evening. A MAC Award winner for her debut, Diamond may secure a second with this captivating piece. She was warm, focused, and refined, though not too much for what’s predominantly pop music. Out of the gate, her personality sparkled. She “gets” the era and the material." - Alix Cohen, Cabaret Scenes
"We can’t get “angel Face” Camille Diamond out of our minds! Camille Sings Tennille was an adventure led by a true captain of her craft. Fun choreography, captain hats and muskrat giggles galore, you’d better hope she brings the fun back for another night (or five!) Halfway through the show I thought to myself “Wow! This is perfect.” And then the show just got better and better. Camille brought Jazz Superstar Gabrielle Stravelli up for a duet that Toni Tennille sang with the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. They are a total power duo. Camille is the top! She’s a champagne dinner, she’s the top! She’s a MAC Award Winner! You don’t want to miss it if she brings it back! The word around Don’t Tell Mama is that everyone has a crush on Camille Diamond. You’ll know why after you see her show."- Crazy for Cabaret
Praise for
Over The Moon...On Pluto Transit
"Watching Camille Diamond perform is to be a stargazer … bright and steady… she shines! Her cabaret debut was a complete success in every way!" - Scott Barbarino, Nitelife Exchange
"Camille Diamond has been nominated for a MAC Award for Best Debut and it’s not hard to see why. Her crystal clear, mellifluous voice and wonderful storytelling abilities had the audience captivated from the moment she entered Don’t Tell Mama’s Original Room on Saturday night." -Broadwayworld.com
"..Camille commanded the stage with HUGE joy, humor, insight, heart and her powerfully colorful voice. She has the gift of a mastery of a lyric that make every song feel uniquely her own.... Add to all that Camille’s quirky funny bone and you get a delightful moonlight cocktail."
-Jeff Harnar (Award Winning NYC Cabaret performer and director)
"Diamond possesses a soaring voice and a great sense of humor....(She) showed a great ability throughout the show to deliver lyrics with both sensitivity and understanding." -Bart Greenberg, Cabaret Scenes
"....I'm celebrating Camille Diamond. Her debut show at Don't Tell Mama on Sunday night was superb. Go! Go!! Go!!! See Cabaret's Newest Star!" -Richard Skipper (Award Winning Cabaret Star and Host of 'Richard Skipper Celebrates')
""When October Goes” (Barry Manilow, Johnny Mercer) was beautifully phrased and glowingly emotional. “I’m A Stranger Here Myself” (Kurt Weill, Ogden Nash).... The song itself was terrific. A singular highlight was a medley of “Circle of Life” (Elton John, Tim Rice) and “A Child is Born” (Thad Jones, Alec Wilder), sung with a natural tone, full of feeling and a conversational delivery that was mesmerizing. I can honestly say it was the first time I had ever thought of the Lion King song as worth doing. I stand corrected." -Bistroawards.com