My Biography

Liz Sharp  grew up in Cleveland Ohio with musician parents, Fred and Iris Sharp. A well  known working Jazz duo in the Cleveland scene in the 40's through 90's. (Google:Fred sharp). Liz was also very influenced and inspired by her brother Todd, a successful guitar player/song writer. See www.Toddsharp.com  - Their influenced encouraged her to pursue her natural singing abilities and artistic talents.

In high school Liz was singing in garage bands and drawn to modern dance, musical theater, playing guitar, and art. Liz began proffering in local clubs and coffee houses at age 20 singing her original songs on guitar in addition to earning a Bachalors in Fashion Illustration in 1980 from Cooper School of art.

Gradually Liz sought out local Jazz musicians to sing with and continued to book her own groups in premier clubs and restaurants. She opened for such notables as Henny Youngman  at age 22 and sang on  Voice overs, Jingles and demos in the Cleveland area.

At age 24, Knowing she had talent, experience, good looks and guts, Liz left for New York and for next two years performed at various clubs and showcases. While paying the rent with various Fashion design oriented jobs.  Liz tried  her luck as an opening act at the comedy Club "Catch a Rising Star". She landed a steady engagement their as well as in various clubs in the village.

After careful consideration though, Liz decided that Los Angeles was more suited to her lifestyle and her dual career aspirations. For the next four years, she acquired club work, performed in showcases and worked on her acting abilities.

Liz's design career  led  her into the Animation industry and was employed at Marval Productions as a model designer and storyboard artist in the mid 80's

She received two Emmy awards for her contributions to the Show "Muppet Babies".

As fate would have it, Liz has been residing in South Florida and enjoying a busy career singing for the past 17 years. Her bookings are handled through several agency sources, but she's always looking for new opportunities to perform in clubs, corporate events and recording. Her design work also continues to flourish. See www.toosharpdesign.com