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The (Almost) Cher Show
- Atlantic City, NJ
- Cher Impersonator
- Travels nationwide
- $750-10,000
Overview
Cher Impersonator Extraordinaire! Preeminent "Cher" Impersonator, performing professionally, across the USA and Internationally since 1988. The Original and the Best!
Amazing Live vocals, and fabulous costumes - custom-made replicas of some of Cher's best known Bob Mackie designs. The (almost) Cher in Concert Show can include up to 25 of Cher's greatest hits and up to eight complete costume and wig changes, audience involvement, custom humor and lots of Fun!
It's (almost) like having the real Cher at your event. Show can be done with tracks or Live Band.
Interactive corporate entertainer, featuring lookalikes and soundalikes of Cher, Joan Rivers, Fran "The Nanny" Drescher and more!
12 Reviews
Amazing show! In my opinion better than the real Cher. The costumes were gorgeous and the band was great too. I was at the Show in January and came back with friends for this show. It was even better the second time. Congratulations on a spectacular performance.
Planning my Mom's 60th birthday was beginning to become a stressful endeavor. That all changed after my first call with Almost Cher. She was funny, witty as hell, and extremely professional. I hung up from my call with Helene amused and at ease. The night of the party, AlmostCher delivered performance after performance, raising the energy and spirits of my guest, and most importantly giving my Mom, "the best birthday party of my life." The next morning, my Mom told me, "it was like a concert!" And she was right! We sang all night. AlmostCher was the highlight of the party, and the best gift ever. I would hire Helene again without hesitation. She is simply, the best!
Broadway Style Entertainment, Pop Singer, Cher Impersonator
Response from The (Almost) Cher Show:
Oh you Sweet Angel! Al, my love, I am definitely gonna get your name tattooed on my butt. Thank you so much for the delightful opportunity to "Cher" with you and your Mom and family and friends; and for the glowing review. My head is so big, I'm gonna need all new wigs! I do hope our paths will cross again. xoxo
Helene, Rod & Crew, You were a huge HIT in Albany, the concensus was, you rocked.!
Cher Impersonator
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT.. I WISH I COULD RATE HER HIGHER THAN A 5.. HER LOOK, TALENT, ACTIONS MY CREW THOUGHT SHE WAS CHER...THANK YOU I WOULD BE HAPPY TO TALK TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN HAVING THE ALMOST CHER SHOW AT THEIR NEXT PARTY. DPCJR@AOL.COM
Cher Impersonator
What can I say????What a FABULOUS party last Saturday night and only because of you.
The guests were blown away at “Cher” and thought your show was over the top! It certainly made for a most memorable Birthday Party and I can say with certainty that it wouldn’t have been a party without you performing.
Thank you again!
Let’s keep in touch,
Cher Impersonator
Hi Helene, Well here is a compliment to you. Dan and I just returned from Vegas. While there we saw two shows with one of them being Cher. We pretty much had front row seats. Dan’s response after the show was “Well, our Cher puts on a better performance”. He said the money we paid for the tickets was not worth it. Don’t get us wrong, her performance was good but not what we were expecting. She didn’t do a lot of singing. She put up a screen and had songs play from when she was with Sonny. Anyways, just thought I would pass along the compliment. Looking forward to seeing you (again) on Saturday. Heather
Cher Impersonator
Hi Helene, Well here is a compliment to you. Dan and I just returned from Vegas. While there we saw two shows with one of them being Cher. We pretty much had front row seats. Dan’s response after the show was “Well, our Cher puts on a better performance”. He said the money we paid for the tickets was not worth it. Don’t get us wrong, her performance was good but not what we were expecting. She didn’t do a lot of singing. She put up a screen and had songs play from when she was with Sonny. Anyways, just thought I would pass along the compliment. Looking forward to seeing you (again) on Saturday. Heather
Cher Impersonator
HELENE, IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE JOY TO SEE YOU AGAIN. YOUR PERFORMANCE WAS MAGNIFICENT.YOU CERTAINLY DESERVE A PACKED HOUSE, AND PROBABLY HAVE ALWAYS HAD ONE WHEREVER YOU HAVE PERFORMED -MY GROUP LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROD STUART - HE WAS EXCELLENT ALSO. WE WERE HOPING TO GET TO TALK TO YOU AFTER THE SHOW AND TAKE SOME PICTURES WITH YOU. ONE MAN IN PARTICULAR WITH MY GROUP WOULD LOVE TO HAVE SPOKEN TO YOU AND HAD A PICTURE TAKEN WITH YOU. THE OTHER MAN WITH MY GROUP THAT YOU KISSED HIS HAND, HE TOLD HIS WIFE THAT HE WAS NEVER WASHING THAT HAND. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOMETIME WHENEVER YOU'RE WITHIN AN HOUR OR AN HOUR AND A HALF FROM DELAWARE. THANK YOU SO MUCH, HELENE. IT WAS A PLEASURE SEEING YOU AGAIN !
Hi Helene - It was a pleasure having you here (at Diana’s Bat Mitzvah). Thanks especially for focusing attention on our daughter, for your talent and for coming such a long distance. All our guests loved you. You're terriific!! best regards. Ileene
Cher Impersonator
Thanks for inviting us up to the stage with you and being your back up dancers. We had a great time and enjoyed your preformance. Fred, Vida, Jerome & Kim.You did and awesome job. Thanks!!!!
This is kind of weird. I went to Yonkers to take in the harness races, but discovered when I got there that there's no live racing on Thursdays. So, with lots of time on my hands, I wandered into the casino there and noticed that a concert was going on. So I decided to check it out. There was a Cher impersonator appearing there and she was just amazing! Not only did she look just like Cher, but she actually sang her her songs (no lip syncing!) and it was Cher - dead on! On top of that, she made about a gazillion costume changes, too! Needless to say, I was glad that the track was closed, that allowed me to catch such an amazing performance!! BRAVO for her, err.....CHER!!
PERFORMANCE OF CONCERT IS VERY LONG DUE TO FREQUENT CSTUME CHANGES BETWEEN SETS BAND TAKES OVER HALF THE SHOW PEOPLE WRE GETTING BORED. IT WOULD BE GOOD IF THEIR WAS NO FASHION SHOW FOR EACH COUPLE OF SONGS. TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON THE BAND AND NOT ENOUGH OF THE IMPERSONATOR. COULD DO A LOT BETTER!
Booking Info
Price Range: $750-10,000
Gig Length: 20 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000.000
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
What to Expect
"The (almost) Cher Show" can be as long or short as you like, with up to 25 of Cher's most popular songs (sung Live), and up to eight complete, fabulous costume and wig changes, and always includes snappy, "Cher-like"comedy and audience involvement. Cher's longevity and Superstar/Diva status make her very appropriate and fun for all ages and groups. Almost "Cher" will pay particular interest to any guest(s) of honor, by either including them or their spouses, best friends, siblings, parents, offspring, etc. - in the show, and customizing humor with information obtained in advance. It's (almost) like having the real Cher in concert - except much more convenient and affordable.
"The (almost) Cher Show" includes:
Preeminent Cher impersonator, Helene A. Masiko-Crews, going through the decades songs, wild wigs and outrageous, authentic costumes (including custom-made replicas of some of Cher’s best known Bob Mackie designs), audience involvement, custom comedy, Live vocals, and lots of fun!
We can also supply State-of-the-Art Sound, DJ/Emcee Services, Theatrical Lighting and Follow Spotlight (and all necessary Technicians and Operators).
Shows can be done with accompaniment tracks or amazing all Live Band and Dancers.
Multiple impersonator shows available, including: Joan Rivers, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bette Midler, and many others.
About
Preeminent "Cher" Impersonator, Helene A. Masiko: A born "HAM" - (ever since she realized her initials were H. A. M.), Helene excels in all areas of entertainment - as an Actress, Singer, Dancer, Radio Personality, TV Hostess, Emcee, Comedienne or Celebrity Impersonator. Theatre credits include the National Tours of the Broadway Shows "HAIR" and "Let My People Come", and lead roles in "Chicago", "Man of La Mancha", "Godspell", "The Rink", and many others, as well as being front person for show bands "Jeez!" and "Live Wire" and Beatles duo "Two Of Us". Helene was also co-host of top-rated, morning radio shows "The Dude & Dudess" (WUSS and WMGM - Atlantic City) and "Adams & Eve" (WHOT - Williamsport, PA). Helene is very pleased to have been a top prize winner in a national, comic, song parody competition on The Howard Stern Show, and has made three appearances on Howard's Show.
Versatile, quick-witted and at home in any situation, Helene can provide the perfect entertainment for any type of party, from small, private parties to large corporate events. Whether as herself or as one of the many celebrities she impersonates so well, Helene's sparkling personality and tremendous experience will make your event more memorable and fun!
"Helene is the Original and the Best Cher Impersonator in the Country - possibly in the world! And her band rocks! If you want the best;- you want Helene!"
Rich DePaulis
General Talent Associates
Check out Helene as "Joan Rivers" on GigSalad
Additional Booking Notes
We can also supply State-of-the-Art Sound, DJ/Emcee Services, Theatrical Lighting and Follow Spotlight (and all necessary Technicians and Operators).
Show can be done with accompaniment tracks or Live Band. We can also provide professional dancers.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 21, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | "JOAN" on the Red Carpet |
| October 01, 2021 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 10, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | "The Almost Cher Show" |
| June 12, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | "The Almost Cher Show" |
Set List
Any of Cher's greatest hits from the 60s to the present - all performed Live with tracks or amazing "Almost Cher Band". Now also doing songs from Cher's covers of ABBA songs from "Mama Mia" movies. Can also do a custom-written song parody to any of Cher's songs, or cover another artist's tune as "Cher" to personalize your event and pay tribute to your Guest(s) of Honor.
Team
| Hal Selzer | Bass Player |
| Lance Hyland Stark | Drummer |
| Big Daddy O (Mark Leimbach) | Guitar/Vocals |
| Lisa Bouchelle | Back-up Vocals |
| Andrew Masiko | Stage Manager/Spotlight Operator |
| Andi Adams | Stage Assistant/Wardrobe Mistress |
| Johnny Orapallo | Keyboards |
| Nick Canzanese | Guitar/Vocals |
| Joe Catando | Bass/Vocals/Sound Tech |
| Meeta Gajjar Parker | Back-up Vocals |
| Anthony Liberto | Drums/Manager |
| Beerdy Blaster | Lighting Tech |
Influences & Inspiration
Naturally, I'm influenced by legendary Diva, Cher, as well as the other celebrities I impersonate. I have been blessed with a "rubber" voice and a quick wit and have been compared to Tracey Ullman and described as a "Theatrical Chameleon" in reviews. One reviewer commented that "The only difference between Helene (as "Almost Cher") and the real Cher is a break. She's every bit as talented!"
Setup Requirements
Show can be completely self-contained or use existing, adequate sound and lighting equipment and technicians, if available at venue.
Testimonials
Hi Helene, I wanted to thank you and your son for giving us a great party. You really made the party a success. You look and act and sound like Cher.............but much better looking. I will be sending you a DVD of the party, maybe you can put some parts on you-tube, it really came out great.
Hope your ride home was ok----and thanks again and until the next time--------------Sonny - Roger
Roger Polidoro
The Riviera
Massapequa, NY
September 12, 2009
– Roger Polidoro - Massapequa, NY
August 6, 2009
"As an agent and also an entertainer, I LOVED working with Helene with her as both Joan AND Cher! She was fantastic and made my customers very happy and my show rich with talent! Hope we can work together again soon!
Greg Rini
Agent/Producer/Entertainer
Top Hat Entertainment
Superstars in Concert"
– Greg Rini, Chicago, IL
Helene (Cher),
You did great and the client was very happy. I love you and so did the client...
Thanks for a great job. You’re a pleasure to work with and a pro.
John
JPZ Entertainment
– John Pizzi (JPZ Entertainment)
Event Date: August 22, 2009
Client Feedback
She was excellen! Everyone loved her and a couple of people are thinking of engaging her to perform for their functions. Just wonderful, she made the party very memorable for my mom's 90th birthday party. \ Thank you Helene
Customer Ratings
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate CHER IMPERSONATOR - Helene Masiko IS (almost) CHER in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate CHER IMPERSONATOR - Helene Masiko IS (almost) CHER in terms of their overall talent? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was CHER IMPERSONATOR - Helene Masiko IS (almost) CHER in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend CHER IMPERSONATOR - Helene Masiko IS (almost) CHER to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with CHER IMPERSONATOR - Helene Masiko IS (almost) CHER? 5
– Anna Mae Hricsina
Event Date: August 1, 2009
Helene,
This is Jeff Barefoot from Bowling Green, KY. Now that things have slowed down, I just wanted to take the time and thank you for a great performance for my wife's 40th birthday party! You really made the event a lifetime memory, thank you so much! You are very talented and everyone enjoyed your performance!
Thanks again!
Jeff Barefoot
– Jeff Barefoot, Bowling Green, KY
Hello Helene,
Two things......
I just wanted to say what a FABULOUS job you and your crew did for my husband's birthday. I can't tell you the number of people that raved about the party for days to follow. Also your DJ was a blast and everyone appreciated that he played longer than originally contracted for. So again THANKS.
Secondly, my husband wanted me to find out if you come into Canada at all with your shows. He would like to hire you for a company function that he will be having. He does one here in Kitchener, Ontario Canada and he also does one out in either Alberta or Calgary. It would be for the 10th anniversary of his company which is approaching in the next few months. There would be approx. 150 people in attendance with a full sit down meal.
Dan would also like to know what other shows you do. He loved the Cher but was wondering if you had more as well.
Thanks, Heather
July 2009
– Heather Clayton
April 19, 2009
Hi Helene,
I wanted to express my deep gratitude for the excellent job you did at the party Friday night. I wanted you to know that you received rave reviews from the attendees. As usual your performance was fabulous and I did want to express my thanks to you.
Love
Margaret
– Margaret Palayge
February 28, 2009
Helene,
Thank you so much for the fabulous job you did for me for my Disco Ball Birthday Party. You added so much excitement to the party. It definitely was a high, highlight of my evening. You were absolutely the next best thing (to the real Cher) I could have had. You made the evening incredibly special for me.
Thanks again.
Love,
Rick Cuneo
– Rick Cuneo, Cherry Hill, NJ
July 2008
Amazing! Awesome! This was our 8th Annual Summer Party, and by far the best, thanks to Almost CHER. Helene and her staff provided the most professional, Vegas quality CHER performance, right in our home. Our guests have not stopped talking about how great it was. I highly recommend The Almost Cher Show and will definitely be booking Helene and crew for future events.
David and Maritta Visco
Sewell, NJ
– Dr. David Visco, Sewell, NJ
Hello Helene!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, for your fabulous performance on Saturday for my brother's 40th birthday. People are STILL talking about it and telling us what a great idea it was to have Joan (you) there! It certainly was a great way to "liven" up the party! And you definitely accomplished that! My friends are still e-mailing me with all the pictures they took of/with you! I attached one of my brother and you as a momento. You were truly amazing and made my brother's party extra special. Thank you so much and I, too, hope our paths will cross again. Thank you for taking the time from your schedule to fit us in! We truly appreciated that!
Have a great day!
Renee Carey
– Renee Carey, NYC, NY
Dear Helene:
I am writing to express my gratitude for the exceptional job you and your crew did entertaining at my wife’s surprise birthday party. I must say I was somewhat hesitant to place my trust in a ‘Cher impersonator’ that I found searching the internet. What won me over was the level of professionalism and attention to detail evident in all of our correspondence. Those same characteristics also came through in your performance. Every person I spoke with during and after the party had nothing but praise for the show. It was truly an ‘Almost Cher’ experience full of music, humor and sex appeal. Please feel free to use me as a reference as I will be happy to tell anyone that will listen that your show is a bargain at twice the price. You have far exceeded all of my expectations and helped create a night my wife will never forget.
Sincerely,
John O’Connor
7 Longwood Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08620
609-585-4213
– John O'Connor, Hamilton, NJ
Helene
Just a note to thank you for adding some Xtra sparkle to Lou's
party this past Saturday.
I told you that I saw Cher at a corporate
event three years ago. YOU were better!
Glen Rivara
– Glen Rivara
Hi Helene;
What can I say???? What a FABULOUS party last Saturday night and only because
of you.
The guests were blown away at “Cher” and thought your show was over the top!
It certainly made for a most memorable Birthday Party and I can say with certainty that
it wouldn’t have been a party without you performing.
Thank you again!
Let’s keep in touch,
Michelle Rivara
– Michelle Rivara, Bronx, NY
I think your performance is just AWESOME! I saw you do a show in Delaware city for Delaware City Day and I was amazed.I got a lot of good
pics too. If you want I can send them to you-just let me know. Please keep me posted as to future shows. I'll be there!
Chenoa Saxton
– Chenoa Saxton, Newark, DE
Dear Helene,
Please feel free to send this to everyone or anyone who may be considering hiring “The (almost) Cher Show”.
I can’t thank you enough for the exceptional job that you and your staff did in making our corporate Christmas party a huge success. Our employees are still talking about it and will be for a long time. Your entire team as not only courteous, professional, reliable and easy to work with, they were just plain nice, friendly people. On a scale from 1 to 10, the entire show was a 10.
Your performance and routine was remarkable as well as your interaction with the guests. It is uncanny the resemblance you have to Cher, and your singing voice is truly amazing in her likeness.
I really can’t say enough about how much “FUN” it really was. Hope to work with you again in the future.
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
SHADE CONSTRUCTION, CO., INC.
William J. Shade,
President
– William Shade, President, Shade Construction Co.
Customer Feedback
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT.. I WISH I COULD RATE HER HIGHER THAN A 5.. HER LOOK, TALENT, ACTIONS MY CREW THUGHT SHE WAS CHER...THANK YOU I WOULD BE HAPPY TO TALK TO ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN HAVING THE ALMOST CHER AT THEIR NEXT PARTY. DPCJR@AOL.COM
Customer Ratings?On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate Helene A. Masiko-Crews is (almost) CHER in terms of their professionalism? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate Helene A. Masiko-Crews is (almost) CHER in terms of their overall talent? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how accommodating was Helene A. Masiko-Crews is (almost) CHER in handling special requests for your event? 5
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how strongly would you recommend Helene A. Masiko-Crews is (almost) CHER to a friend? 5
And finally, on a scale of 1 to 5 (1=lowest, 5=highest), how would you rate your overall satisfaction with Helene A. Masiko-Crews is (almost) CHER? 5
– Dave Chaves, Owner - Ogunquit Trolley Co. Ogunquit, ME
Hello Helene!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, for your fabulous performance on Saturday for my brother's 40th birthday. People are STILL talking about it and telling us what a great idea it was to have you there! It certainly was a great way to "liven" up the party! And you definitely accomplished that! My friends are still e-mailing me with all the pictures they took of/with you! I attached one of my brother and you as a memento. You were truly amazing and made my brother's party extra special. Thank you so much and I, too, hope our paths will cross again. Thank you for taking the time from your schedule to fit us in! We truly appreciated that!
Have a great day!
– Renee Carey
You make a great Joan Rivers, but you are even better as yourself. I feel so lucky to have found a person as terrific as your self. Originally I was sad because a lot of my out of town relatives did not come in for our party, but in my heart I feel that you took the place of all of them.
Stay well and thank you for everything.
– Brad Silber
It was truly like having Cher, in person, at our party. The look, the costumes, the voice, the moves - right on the money! In addition to her professionalism, she personalized her jokes and had a marvelous rapport with her audience. Everyone who was there will be talking about a fabulous night with (almost) CHER for a long time to come. We would absolutely recommend Helene for a fun and memorable event. The best I've ever seen.Gerald Hendricks
– Gerald Hendricks
Helene was absolutley stunning. She's beautiful, funny, engaging and talented. She put on a great show and it really was the highlight of our party. She looked like Cher, sounded like Cher and her costumes were incredible. She was wonderful to do business with as well. Very proffessional and accomodating. She worked everything out herself with the DJ so I didn't have to worry about a thing. I really appreciated that because as the hostess I had enough to do. If you're thinking about entertainment for your event, you won't be disappointed if you hire Helene. My entire party has called me to rave about her performance. Thanks so much Helene!!! (and Andy!)
– Kim Janel