Born and raised in a small Texas town, Jami discovered the glamour and pizzazz of old hollywood at the tender age of 8. Mesmerized by the MGM musicals, she developed a passion for classic cinema, and soon began idolizing the male and female film legends of yesteryear.
Born a brunette, she particularly remembers being drawn to the blonde actresses, as in her young mind, their gleaming locks signified being a shining, electric star! Although she loved them all..Jean Harlow, Lana Turner, Betty Grable, Jayne Mansfield..one of them spoke to her in particular -- Marilyn Monroe. She recalls the first time she came across one of her movies on tv..Some Like It Hot, and watched the goddess in her rendition of "I Wanna Be Loved By You" Seeing the way she captured the audience with a perfect mix of approcable innocence, and sensuality, she instantly became an idol to Jami, and so began a lifelong admiration.
At age 19, Jami began modeling in the style of "neo-pinup" a modern version of the classic 1940's war time pinups, ala Vargas and Elvgren. Four years into it, she had managed a career for herself, run a successful website and fan club,had appeared in many retro magazines, and was having a fabulous time expressing herself. Still a brunette, she came to the conclusion that something seemed to be missing, and realized she had never quite overcome the desire to have platinum hair. A few bottles of peroxide later, the once raven haired lass became a blondie, and she hasn't looked back since! From the moment she stepped out with her new 'do, she was repeatedly stopped by excited admirers who commented that she looked exactly like the late Miss Monroe. Extremely flattered, and excited by the new look and admiration, she began extensive training to become a Marilyn Look-Alike and Sound-Alike.
Some people have been known to say the resemblance with look and voice, is simply "eerie" and to Jami, that is the highest compliment an impersonator can receive!
Jami has created an intoxicating torch singer style performance of song and dance. Her show consists of live (no lip syncing) singing, and lively audience participation. She is currently living in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada and freelances her talents for parties and special events!
