Las Vegas entertainer Kelly Clinton may be best described as “a kaleidoscope of talent.” No matter which performing direction she turns -- singer, actress, comedienne, impressionist, television personality, MC or events host -- her charismatic rays always shine through.
Clinton is currently headlining at the exclusive Las Vegas Stirling Club at Turnberry Towers where she also serves as entertainment director. Being an “entertainers’ entertainer” Clinton draws many of Las Vegas headliners and performers to her shows. Saturday nights often turn into an old Vegas-style jam session with Clinton sharing her stage with the likes of Bill Medley, Jack Jones, Clint Holmes, The Scintas, Gordie Brown, Mary Wilson and other Strip entertainers.
Those fortunate enough to see Clinton will get to know the Las Vegas veteran performer. Growing up a big fan of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball, Clinton’s show is an eclectic presentation of song, comedy, dance and characters. One of the aforementioned sitcom star’s televisions shows come to life.
“My audience will get to me know because I will start from the beginning of my life’s adventure into entertainment and share with them what I’ve been through all these years,” says Clinton. “I always identified with Burnett and Lucy’s style of sketch comedy and didn’t worry about any glamour. I was always going for the humor, mimicking family members and trying for a laugh."
“I also always love to sing and dance. I never, even to this day, could make a decision on what I favored most.”
The New Jersey-born performer recently performed her one-woman show at the Suncoast and has appeared in many of the Strip hotels for special events performances. Her celebrity nights at the Bootlegger Bistro and other local hot spots in town have been a big hit for many years.
Clinton’s television credits include “Vegas Live” alongside Sheena Easton and Holmes as she the perfect comedy foil for the two entertainers. Her comedic spots were popular and gave even more credence to the fact that she was a winner on ABC’s “America’s Funniest People.” Additional television credits “Entertainment Las Vegas” celebrity interviewer and many appearances on popular national TV shows with Wayne Newton and Engelbert Humperdinck, who Kelly traveled with for many years as a backup singer.
Clinton is also a comedic impressionist whose impersonations were featured in a Harrah’s Hotel show for two years. She also starred in dinner shows and Vegas lounges during her more than 20-year professional career.
She has her own production company and is the creator/producer of “Shades of Sinatra,” a musical tribute to Frank Sinatra. The show has had successful engagements at many Vegas venues and recently opened for Don Rickles. Kelly Clinton Productions also plans, coordinates and books special events and promotes talent.