LINKS
Rosters & Profiles
Facebook hosts Claudia's profile and Claudia Hommel's Music Page
The Federation of Alliances Françaises USA.
Claudia is among the performers recommended nationally by the Alliance Française.
Illinois ArtsTour Roster provides fee support to Illinois non--profit organizations engaging artists including Claudia Hommel. When the state budget allows, applications are available at the Illinois Arts Council website or call 312/814-4992
The Illinois Arts Council Arts-in-Education roster gives fee support for artists-in-residence programs. QuickStart grants up to $1000 for "quick" projects.
MaryMonica Thomas of MaryMonica Music has some of the classiest live bands and DJs in town, and I'm proud to be on her roster for parties and weddings (we specialize in l'amour).
MySpace
YouTube. Claudia's published videos
Claudia's work in theatre, film and television can be accessed online by registered casting directors at various actor directories.
- Breakdown Services
- Screen Actors Guild iActor
- Click to view Claudia's NowCasting profile
Associates & Associations
American Association of Teachers of French.
Claudia's been a member since 1995.
Cabaret Hotline Online offers cabaret news throughout the U.S.
Claudia's husband Cappy Kidd
directs the Energy Detectives at AKT Peerless Environmental and Energy Services, specializing in diagnostics and consultations for building owners, developers, and municipalities. We've discovered that Cappy's clients and Claudia's fans are often one and the same.
Le Centre National de la Chanson.
Brian Thompson at UMass/Boston encourages you to learn French through song!
La Chambre Noire Photo Studio.
The exquisite portraits running on the left panel of our website are by Sandra Mesrine. Harcourt, the world-famous photographers of celebrites since the golden age of movies, is where Sandra began. That and a keen eye for character lend a special artistry to her portraits and commercial work.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals.
An association of Chicago-area cabaret artists dedicated to bringing the art of cabaret to new audiences and venues. Claudia is proud to have planted the seed in 1997.
Français du Monde-ADFE Chicago.
Francophones and Americans meet for friendly meetings and activities. To be added to their event list, write to adfechicago@adfe.org.
Groupe Professionnel Francophone.
Monthly networking for Chicago's French speakers
Ohio Arts Presenters Network.
Ohio has a wonderful state-based organization of presenters and their performer collaborators. Illinois performers are jealous.
Owen Leroy doesn't toot his own horn, but he's been my principal brochure designer and wonderful friend ever since he insisted that I put together my first Parisian cabaret in 1994. He'll design and print your promotional materials when you call him at 312-593-8598.
Parisian Salon Concerts.
Hosted by our friends Jane & Didier Lepauw at the Northbrook (IL) Public Library, the first Friday of each month.
Patricia LaPlante hosts Paris Soirées at her home in Paris.
A great place for anglophones to meet.
Paul Natkin at Photo Reserve takes the most brilliant photos of musicians in live performance. He's a magician at catching the magic that often takes place well into a show. You don't want him to leave any earlier then the final ovation.
The PianoForte Foundation of Chicago:
Thomas Zoells has created a wonderful home for intimate jazz and classical programs in the historic Fine Arts Building, downtown Chicago, on the radio and at other venues.
Musician Colleagues
Bobby Schiff, pianist, arranger, composer, producer. Riverside IL
David DiGiuseppe, accordionist, mandolin and fiddle. Chapel Hill NC
Elizabeth Doyle, singer, composer, pianist. Chicago
Eric Vincent, singer-songwriter, world troubadour. Paris
Jo Ann Daugherty, pianist, band leader. Chicago IL
Johnny Rodgers, pianist, vocalist, and songwriter.New York, NY
Julien Labro, accordionist extraordinaire, composer, Hot Club of Detroit and more. Detroit, MI
Steve Hommel, saxophone, flute, clarinet, jazz educator. Long Beach CA
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