Melody by Leslie

Elmhurst, IL

$175-$600

Travels up to 60 miles

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Broadway Bound

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OLD BLUE EYES (Sinatra)

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ALL THINGS JUDY (Garland)

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OLDIES BUT GOODIES

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Broadway Bound show

Overview

I’ve been delivering top-notch performances, both on-stage and in the recording studio, for happy clients all across the United States and Europe for over 30 years, and I’m passionate about exceeding your expectations!
I am a graduate of AMDA, The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City. I’ve performed on the Main Stage at Six Flags Great America, on the Holland America cruise line with Four on the Town, played Cassie in A Chorus Line at Surflight Theatre, toured the US and Europe in Oklahoma as Ado Annie, and played Edyth in My One & Only at Drury Lane Theatre.
Available shows:
Oldies but Goodies
Broadway Bound
Here Comes the Sun
Hooray for Hollywood
Home for the Holidays


Reviews

8 reviews

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Melissa F.

December 7, 2025
Verified review

Spectacular!

Leslie was a dream to work with. Great communication leading up to the event. And then she absolutely nailed her performance. Would definitely hire her again.

Hired as: Oldies Music

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Melody by Leslie

Thank you for the kind words, Melissa! It was such a blast getting the crowd to sing along to the holiday favorites! :)
I look forward to our next event together!
Warmly,
Leslie


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Susan A.

December 5, 2025
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Broadway caliber talent

Leslee Sang and an event of ours this week and she was absolutely incredible! I had a guest say that he thought music was playing on the radio that’s how good she sounded. I would say it was even better than that! I give her the highest rating possible. Best singer I’ve ever hired.

Hired as: Broadway Style Entertainment, Oldies Music

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Melody by Leslie

Aww thank you so much, Susan! It was such a pleasure being a part of your beautiful event :). The group was lovely and I look forward to working with you again in the future!
Most sincerely,
Leslie


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Kathryn B.

December 14, 2024
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Good communication

I hired Leslie for a gig in another state as a present. She was very organized and detailed in her communication, and I have every confidence she led a lovely holiday sing along.

Hired as: Christmas Carolers

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Melody by Leslie

Thank you so much, Kathryn! The group was a delight and I loved seeing their smiles as they joyfully sang along to the holiday classics :)


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Chris Y.

December 9, 2024
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Phenomenal

Leslie was great! Amazing voice and was a perfect fit for our winter themed event. Would definitely recommend 10/10!

Hired as: Christmas Carolers

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Melody by Leslie

Thank you, Chris! It was such a fun event and I was thrilled to be a part of it :). Looking forward to next year!
Sincerely,
Leslie


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Sam S.

November 8, 2024
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Wonderful

My residents loved having a new singer in the building and she sounded amazing.

Hired as: Oldies Music

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Melody by Leslie

Aww, thanks Sam! What a lovely crowd it was : ). I hope to have the chance to entertain them again!
Leslie

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Booking information

Price range: $175-$600

Languages: English, Dutch

Gig length: 10 - 90 minutes

Unions: SAG-AFTRA

What to expect

You may have seen me perform in the past with my a cappella quartet Route 66 or with Take Two Singers. I’ve been performing for more than 20 years! If you’ve ever seen me perform, you know I love to interact with the audience and get them involved. My microphone is wireless, so I have the ability to go out into the audience which is always a hit!

OLDIES BUT GOODIES is available for bookings and features songs like ORANGE COLORED SKY, ALL OF ME, IT HAD TO BE YOU, WHEN YOU’RE SMILING, and many more terrific classics!

Some of the other themed shows I offer are:

Broadway Bound
Here Comes the Sun – perfect for summertime!
Hooray for Hollywood
All Things Judy
Old Blue Eyes
Twist & Shout – 50’s
Flower Power – 60’s
All You Need Is Love
Home for the Holidays – during November and December

They all run about 60 minutes, depending on how involved the audience gets! I bring my own cordless sound system, so no outlets needed and no messy cords.

About

Leslie Gray has been delivering top-notch performances, both on-stage and in the recording studio, for happy clients all across the United States and Europe for over 30 years, and is passionate about exceeding your expectations!

Leslie is a 1990 graduate of AMDA, The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City.  She has performed on the Main Stage at Six Flags Great America, on the Holland America cruise line with Four on the Town, played Cassie in A Chorus Line at Surflight Theatre in New Jersey, toured the US and Europe in Oklahoma as Ado Annie, and played Edyth in My One & Only at Drury Lane Theatre.

While living in Amsterdam in the 90’s, Leslie toured with Bubbling Brown Sugar, Josephine and Pump Boys & Dinettes. While in Holland, she started a theatre production company called Melody Musical Productions. She was also the choreographer for the European tour of Singing in the Rain.

Leslie is the founder of the a cappella group Route 66, a female quartet that has been performing together since 1994 for corporate events, festivals, and senior centers. Check out the group on their Facebook page! @Route66Sings

Leslie has been heard on TV and radio commercials as the brand voice of Ghirardelli Chocolate, Travelocity, Hampton Inn, and Cellcom. She can currently be heard on spots for Blue Cross Blue Shield, ChemDry, Dana Farber Cancer Center and Reno Tourism.  And she is thrilled to continue her work with Disney on many of their wonderful children’s books, including Mickey Mouse, Frozen, and Beauty & the Beast.

Leslie will entertain your residents with classics ranging from Ella Fitzgerald to Gershwin. She offers casual interactive entertainment that is always a hit!

Additional booking notes

I bring my own sound system (Bose Pro+) with a cordless microphone to allow me to interact with the audience! All you have to do is sit back and relax :)

Past booked events

March 2026

05

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

10:30am - 11:30am

Chicago, IL

December 2025

06

Saturday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Mokena, IL

03

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Maple Park, IL

November 2025

20

Thursday

Holiday Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Northbrook, IL

December 2024

22

Sunday

Christmas Party

1:30pm - 2:15pm

Prospect Heights, IL

15

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Zurich, IL

13

Friday

Retirement Community Event

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lemont, IL

07

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:30pm - 9:00pm

Chicago, IL

07

Saturday

Christmas Party

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lake Zurich, IL

November 2024

07

Thursday

Corporate Event

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Beecher, IL

07

Thursday

Holiday Party

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Northbrook, IL

October 2024

18

Friday

Cocktail Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Palatine, IL

August 2024

21

Wednesday

Personal Occasion

12:30pm - 1:15pm

Deerfield, IL

Set list

OLDIES BUT GOODIES optional set list:
Almost Like Being in Love
Feeling Good
It Had to be You
Let's Fall in Love
When You're Smiling
Dream a Little Dream of Me
All of Me
At Last
Blue Skies
Orange Colored Sky
Route 66
Come Fly with Me
Summer Wind

BROADWAY BOUND optional set list:
Give My Regards to Broadway
Almost Like Being in Love (Brigadoon)
Summertime (Porgy & Bess)
Too Marvelous for Words (Day in Hollywood/Night in the Ukraine)
Hit Me with a Hot Note (Sophisticated Ladies)
If My Friends Could See Me Now (Sweet Charity)
New York, New York
My Favorite Things (Sound of Music)
Mean to Me (Ain't Misbehavin)
I Have Dreamed (King & I)
God Bless the Child (Bubblin' Brown Sugar)
The Sound of Music
Nice Work if You Can Get It (My One & Only)
Over the Rainbow (Wizard of Oz – on Broadway in 1903!)
Time Heals Everything (Mack & Mabel)
I'm Just a Girl Who Cain't Say No (Oklahoma!)
What I Did for Love (Chorus Line)
42nd Street

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS optional set list:
Home for the Holidays
Jingle Bells
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
The Christmas Song
Let It Snow!
Sleigh Ride
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
We Need a Little Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
The Man With the Bag
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Silver Bells
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Santa Baby
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Holly Jolly Christmas
Silent Night

Influences and inspiration

Ella Fitzgerald
Diana Krall
Eva Cassidy
Patti LuPone
Bernadette Peters

Setup requirements

If needed, I can provide my own sound system

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