LIBERTY SILVER
as QUEEN CHOCOLATA
Three-time Juno Awards and Grammy Award singer-songwriter Liberty Silver is an internationally acclaimed artist starting off by opening for Bob Marley at Madison Square Garden. With her 6 ½ octave range, Liberty continues to captivate audiences around the world with her smooth sound of Jazz, Soul, R&B and Reggae.
Liberty was the first black woman in Canada to receive a Juno Award and since then has been a respected fixture on the Canadian music scene. She received three coveted Juno Awards for Best R&B Single and Best Reggae Calypso recording.
On the international stage, Liberty has opened for U.S. President Barack Obama, Bob Marley, Sir Bob Geldoff, Mikhail Gorbachev, B.B. King, Sheryl Lynn, Maya Angelou, Desmond Tutu, Celine Dion, The Temptations, Harry Belafonte, Brian McKnight, Taylor Dayne, The Jets, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Cameo, Jeffrey Osborne, SOS Band and Oscar Peterson.
SEAN JONES
as The Duke of DaLite
In 2015, Sean Jones became the first artist to secure a solo summer residency at the historic Casa Loma in downtown Toronto. The Monday night revue titled Soul In The City gave Jones and his nine-piece band, The Righteous Echo, the chance to showcase his original songs as well as their take on popular old-school hits. The show would also give emerging artists a stage to share their talents.
Soul In The City, through Jones’ hard work and tenacity, has grown to 1000+ people every Monday night. The night’s overwhelming success led to WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, handpicking Sean to create a musical experience for the passengers aboard their flights. For the project titled, The WestJet Boarding Sessions, Jones recorded new versions of classic Canadian hits such as These Eyes by The Guess Who, The Weight by The Band, and Angel by Sarah McLachlan and flew across Canada to interview some of these cherished musical icons.
Next on the horizon for Jones is a new album with a familiar sound many have not heard from him in almost 15 years. The new album titled Weekend Lover will feature a set of songs that are reminiscent of 90’s R&B, something Jones is very familiar with.
With his songs playing at 40,000 feet, a sold-out residency at a historic castle and a new album on the way, Sean Jones is continuing to pursue the career he loves while sharing his music with the world.
PATTI JANNETTA
The Queen’s Royal Court
Singer-composer, Actor, and Creator, Patti Jannetta’s artistic journey began as a teen actress in the LA/Vegas production of Jesus Christ Superstar across the hall from Elvis and Gladys Knight. She toured with icons Ronnie Hawkins and Bo Diddley and represented Canada at the Sopot Music Festival where she not only won over the audience but ended up duetting with headliner Charles Aznavour winning the festival’s “musicians’ favourite” award.
Patti signed a record contract, wrote originals, and travelled across North America, Europe, and Asia performing at festivals and concert venues, promoting three albums and music videos spawning a Juno nomination, Top 10 and 20 hits, and a Diamond Record. She starred in her own CTV special, hosted telethons and co-headlined eight Much Music New Year’s Eve concerts at Nathan Phillips Square televised to millions. Patti’s production about her father Memories of Louis Jannetta & The Imperial Room, an original musical, continues to tour to sold-out enthusiastic crowds.
A founding Director of award-winning festivals including the Mississauga Waterfront Festival, SING! TO Vocal Arts Festival and Mississauga Italfest, and an avid community and arts supporter she passionately mentors emerging artists. Numerous awards include a Queens Golden Jubilee Medal, Laurie Pallett Patron of the Arts, Brilliant-Minded Woman Award, International Woman of Inspiration Award and Patti being the 2020 recipient of a granite star on the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame.
Home has always been special, whether the first Canada Day celebration in the city at Saddington Park, Hazel McCallion Galas for the Arts, recording 2 albums and filming a video for SickKids of her co-written song Healing Hands, Changing Lives at Metalworks, or bringing her father’s memoirs to life at the Living Arts Centre, Patti Jannetta is a Mississauga loyalist.
President of JANTA Entertainment Group and Co-owner of Music Makes Miracles Inc. Patti enjoys producing exciting, distinctive events for non-profits and charities by fundraising through the gift of music.
TANIA KOLAR
The Queen’s Royal Court
Tanya is a success and mindset coach, speaker and best-selling author passionate about helping individuals awaken the limitless potential that resides within.
She is the president and founder of Ignite Life Mastery Inc., a personal development company.
Tanya’s mission is to inspire you to remember who you are and discover the best version of yourself so you can achieve greater levels of success in your personal and professional goals and claim the extraordinary life you were meant to live.
Tanya is the author of the best-selling book, “Breaking the Stupid Mold”. As an author, speaker, and coach, she is committed to helping individuals awaken the limitless potential that resides deep within, break limiting beliefs, live their truth, and achieve extraordinary breakthroughs. She uses powerful mindset-shifting techniques and guiding principles in my programs, courses, and live events so more people can live a life they truly love.
GRACE NOTES QUARTET
Performing Music in True Bridgerton Style
Grace Notes Quartet is a team of twelve passionate string players in Niagara who love bringing joy and music to your special events! Founded in 2015, the Grace Notes quartet has been creating live music experiences at events all over the Niagara region and GTA. From weddings, garden parties, galas, and live concert performances, we love working together, and creating unforgettable memories wherever we play!
DEEJAY LEE
Presents the Bridgerton Music Mashup for Dancing
DeeJay Lee, was born to entertain! With an abundance of charisma, musical knowledge and unique skill, she has been taking people on a musical journey for years. With blazing mixes in all genres. DeeJay Lee epitomizes the versatility of a true open-format DJ. Whether it’s a Nightclub, Wedding, Fashion, Corporate or any other niche event. Her passion for music and entertaining has garnered her rave reviews as a reliable professional DJ.
THE TDC CHOCOLATE BALL DANCERS
Unique and entertaining dance performances
Lozza Callaghan-Lin
Lozza is a professional dancer and performer. She has been dancing since a young age and has been trained in NYC and in Las Vegas. Recent work includes the luxury cruise line Oceania as a featured soloist and ensemble and the lead female in the Bridgerton Experience in Toronto. She is currently working as a motion capture actor on the set of a video game production. Lozza is excited to perform and celebrate the Chocolate Ball with all the guests!
Airi Okamoto
Airi was born in Saitama, Japan. She has a degree in modern psychology, majoring in acting, Stanislavsky method at Rikkyo University in Japan. She performed in dance shows, musical theatre productions and plays in Japan. Airi came to Canada in 2015 to challenge herself to pursue her dreams. She graduated from the Dance Performance Diploma program at Centennial College. Currently based and performing in Toronto.
Alessandra (Allie)
With over 20 years of experience, Alessandra has always had a passion for dance. From teaching young dancers technical skills, to performing in front of thousands of people, her love of movement has never declined. In 2018, Alessandra joined TDC and quickly grew to be a beloved member of the team. From helping couples celebrate their wedding day, to background dancing for known International artists, Alessandra can’t imagine a life without the stage. By day, she is an analyst in tech, but the rest of her time is dedicated to her passion, which she cant wait to bring to the dance floor!
Makayla
Makayla is a professional dancer from Pickering, Ontario. She has been dancing for over 10 years and now has several years of professional dance experience. She has done performances for concerts, parties, corporate events, pantomimes and galas. She is a versatile dancer with experience in many different dance styles, including Jazz, contemporary, ballet, highland, tap, latin and more. Some recent performances include backup dancing for international artists 25band and Saif Nabeel as well as many other corporate clients. She is very excited to be part of this year’s chocolate ball!
Jill Amantea
Jill is a professional dancer, actress, model, and choreographer originally from Rossland, B.C. and now based in Toronto, ON. She has over a decade of professional experience performing and choreographing nationally and internationally both on stage and on screen for a variety of live events, concerts, stage productions, music videos, TV series, films, and commercials. Performance credits include: Disney Cruise Line, Club Med Resorts, Canada’s Wonderland, TDC Entertainment, Edllusion Entertainment, Hit and Run Dance Productions, Virtual Venue Theatricals, Dance: Corps Company, The Gold Fever Follies, TV series: Dark Side of the Ring, upcoming films: Switched at Death, La Luna, & Paragons of Virtue, music videos: Ranjit Bawa, Ginda Randhawa, Babak Amini & Mehran Aminian, Amit Kumar, Niloufar Azar, Chris Sunfield, Hamed Monavari, DJ Gagan ft Naseebo, & Ryan Yango, and commercials: Bell Media, Destination Toronto, Night Owl Security, Team Shane, Ntry GTA, Worksport Ltd, Thumper Massager, Superstars Realty, Greenworks, Sorrento Retirement Residence, Yonge Burger, Brighto White, & Showcase. Jill is honoured to be performing for this year’s Chocolate Ball supporting these impactful initiatives. @jillamantea