ENTERTAINMENT

INDUSTRY
Sharon Toi Overton
7946 S. Euclid Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
(312) 420-9166 cell (773) 933-0414 home
blessedtoi@yahoo.com

Summary
Capabilities include: singing, acting, songwriting, vocal arrangements, playwright, directing and teaching. I am currently the
Director of Theater for Special Women and Men at the Black Ensemble Theater, also an Artist/Teacher with various Educational
Outreach Programs. I have very strong work ethics, solid interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication
skills while being a team player who is highly organized and able to follow through to ensure that any job given is completed with
positive results.

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Education:
Roosevelt University
Chicago State University (Degree)
Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Theater
Honors

Accomplishments
Delta Alpha Freshman Honor Society Award
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Award
Deans List (2009-2012)
Certificate of recognition from the Office of International Programs: Egypt Study Abroad
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Work Experience
Director of Theater for Women and Men, Black Ensemble Theater, Chicago, IL Jan 2000 to Present
Artist / Teacher, Ada S. McKinley Adult Service, Chicago, IL
o Develop and strengthen the cognitive skills of mentally challenged men and women.
o Teach skills that enable challenged men and women to become productive and constructive citizens.
Drama Teacher, Uplift High School, Chicago, IL
o Instill a sense of self respect, confidence, and boosted self-esteem of students through the use of the arts.
o Develop and strengthen life-skills of students such as: problem solving, decision making, reasoning, and memory.

Theater Works Include:
The Wiz (Gospelized): Apostolic Church of God (2013)
Sanctified Congo Square Theatre (Sister Thelma) (2010) **
Drip-ETA (2009)
Memphis Soul: The Story of Stax Records -Black Ensemble Theater (Mavis Staples) (2008)
Dont Shed A Tear: The Story of Billie Holiday - Black Ensemble Theater (Sadie Harris- Billies mom) (2007)
Dont Make Me Over: A Tribute To Dionne Warwick-: Black Ensemble Theater (Cissy Houston) (2006)
Georgia Tom: The Thomas Dorsey Story:- THE Bailiwick Theater (Sally Martin)** (2003)
A Tribute To Phyllis Hyman:- Legacy Theater (Sarah Vaughn, Gladys Knight)** (2000-2002)
Anthology Of Gospel: Dream Street Theater (1999)
Wives : DuSable Theater (Dicey-lead character) (1999)
All About Me: Jackie Taylors Life Journey Black Ensemble Theater ( ensemble) (1998)
THE Divine ONE: The Sarah Vaughn Story Black Ensemble Theater ( Sassy Sarah Vaughn) ** (1996)
Pieces Of A Shattered DREAM: Ray Of HOPE Theater Co. (Old TERRI ANN 85yrs) (1995)
DID THEY DIE IN VAIN: Various Theaters (Attalla, Malcolm Xs daughter) (Chicago Area)
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ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY
Best Things In Life: Los Angeles Theater Co. (Ensemble) (1979)
When the Black Bird Crows: Los Angeles Theater CO. (ENSEMBLE) (1978)
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Jingles:
REVELON
KRAFT
McDonalds
BUDWEISER
JEWEL
RECORDINGS AND TOURING:
JEFFERY OSBORN
CHAKA KHAN
STEVIE WONDER
GAP BAND
ROD STEWER
Umbria Jazz Festival (Italy) 2007-
2012
Atlantic Records:
Recording Artist
Firefox
Film Credits:
Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo



AFFILIATION: AFTRA/SAG #00216424

**NOMINATED BEST ACTRESS - Black Theater Alliance Awards (BTAA)