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- Los Angeles, CA
- Michelle Obama Impersonator
- Travels up to 200 miles
- Please contact for fees. (neg)
Overview
Vernetta Jenkins is “America’s Premier First Lady Michelle Obama Impersonator and has made numerous national television appearances (Live with Regis and Kelly, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Wanda Sykes Show),film (The Obama Effect Warner Bros 2010) and a YouTube sensation with videos garnering over 8 million views:Obama Does Thriller, Blame it (On the Economy),Michelle Obama Sings Happy Birthday,Modern U.S. President, Barack Obama-I'm Gonna Win. Numerous live corporate and private events. 'Natural' dead ringer looks, performance includes speeches, comedy, sketches and song parodies. A seasoned actor/singer/dancer, she exemplifies the same grace, style, wit and charm of First Lady Michelle Obama.
2 Reviews
From the moment you entered the hall shaking hands with our delegates until you posed with them for photos after your performance, you had the attention of more than 900 participants.
I’ve never worked with a talent who was so concerned about fine-tuning and adjusting scripting to best suit our event. We were given much more than a canned performance – your interaction with the principals on stage as well as the audience was spot on. And our participants loved the fact that you stayed for a meet and greet, offering photos and smiles to anyone who asked.
You were professional. You were prompt for sound checks and stage time. You were as concerned about a successful performance as I was. And you proved to be not just an impersonator, but a well accomplished rapper as well! And above all, you were a complete joy to work with. I would recommend you to anyone.
Thank you so much. I hope you have cause to continue portraying First Lady Obama for another four years!
Michelle Obama Impersonator
Vernetta is amazing as Michele Obama. You will think she IS her as her look and demeanor is uncanny! First rate impression and aCting skills. She truly looks like the First Lady and exudes the sophistication, eleance, beauty and class of Michele Obama!
Booking Info
Price Range: Please contact for fees. (neg)
Languages: English
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
What to Expect
First and foremost, audiences are blown away at the uncanny resemblance Ms. Jenkins has to First Lady Michelle Obama the moment she enters a venue. Having trained as an actor and improv artist, Ms. Jenkins stays in character at all times and is very well versed on all things Obama. She brings a natural enthusiasm to all of her appearances and leaves audiences wanting more. Based upon past event appearances, it is not unusual for people to actually think Vernetta Jenkins is the real Michelle Obama!
About
MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT ONE-OF-A-KIND!
VERNETTA JENKINS can add another accolade to a respected entertainment resume that already includes actor, voiceover artist , improv artist, producer, director, and writer: “America’s Premier First Lady Michelle Obama Look-Alike/Impersonator.”
Vernetta is a professionally trained actress/singer/dancer who began working in the Celebrity Tribute Artist business soon after the election of President Barack Obama November 4, 2008. In a relatively short time, she has become THE MOST sought after First Lady Michelle Obama look-alike/impersonator in the world and is known as “America’s Premier Michelle Obama” because of her dead ringer looks! Vernetta travels as “the face” of First Lady Michelle Obama to corporate, comedic, and private functions.
Vernetta performed and introduced Congresswoman Karen Bass in her 2010 victorious congressional race!
Ms. Jenkins is also a You Tube sensation with videos which have garnered over 8 millions views! Obama Does Thriller, Blame It (On The Economy), Michelle Obama Sings Happy Birthday, Modern U.S. President and most recently 'Barack Obama- I'm Gonna Win." www.youtube.com/vernettajenkins
Ms. Jenkins brings tongue and cheek humor along with joy and inspiration to millions of astonished people who might otherwise never have an audience with America’s First Lady.
A native of Chicago, IL, friends bombarded her with phone calls and emails immediately after the 44th First Lady started appearing in the news in 2008. Inspired by then 'Senator' Barack Obama’s message of HOPE and CHANGE, Vernetta took a hiatus from her day gig as a television producer and began volunteering full time at the “Obama for America” State Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA where she resides. Instantly other volunteers, staffers, and even national campaign officials were doing double-takes on a daily basis. No matter how she is dressed, Vernetta is stopped on a daily basis with the statement "Wow! You look just like Michelle Obama!"
“It's flattering when people honestly mistake me for Michelle Obama. Who wouldn’t be! She’s clearly a very intelligent, articulate, compassionate, and graceful woman.” Jenkins continues, “...not to mention a terrific role model of a dedicated wife and mother for women of any color or nationality. I only hope to do my best and see this as a natural extension to my career as an actor."
Vernetta has made several professional “First Lady” appearances on television including JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, THE WANDA SYKES SHOW and a guest appearance on LIVE WITH REGIS & KELLY where she was nominated for a “Relly Award for Best Real Person.” She has also has filmed a cameo in the upcoming Warner Bros. feature film “THE OBAMA EFFECT,” (2010) the first feature film about the 2008 election, written, directed and starring actor Charles S. Dutton. Vernetta is also a You Tube sensation with videos garnering over 5 million views! OBAMA DOES THRILLER, BLAME IT (ON THE ECONOMY), MICHELLE OBAMA SINGS HAPPY BIRTHDAY and MODERN U.S. PRESIDENT.
As an actor, Vernetta’s has appeared in film and television including THE JONAS BROS 3-D CONCERT Movie, ADAM SANDLER’S ‘FUNNY PEOPLE’, T.I.’S “TAKERS” as well as NBC’S “LIFE.” Her extensive experience both behind and in front of the camera make getting makeup, wardrobe, and performance material a breeze. Vernetta’s past career credits as an accomplished television producer include over 20 network reality and talk shows from BIG BROTHER to THE DR. PHIL SHOW. In 2008, she sold her first docu-reality show to Lifetime Television called “THE PREMIER AND I,” a fairy-tale romance starring actress LisaRaye McCoy-Misick and her husband, The Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands.
Vernetta accomplishments also include awards such as 'Most Natural" guest on LIVE WITH REGIS & KELLY, the 2009 “Mirror Image Award” Sunburst Convention of Celebrity Tribute Artists and the 2010 “Rising Star Award” from the CIC/Reel Awards.
Vernetta exhibits the same self-confidence of First Lady Michelle Obama that is empowering and aspirational. Dynamic at events and a natural with improvisation, Ms. Jenkins is in her comfort zone delivering excellence as an emcee, meeting facilitator, or promotional spokesperson. Since discovering the similarities, she’s been having fun. “I am really looking forward to seeing where this road leads!” says Vernetta. “In my day-to-day life, I always hope to inspire others by my works. I’m hoping I will be able to continue inspiring others on this exciting new adventure!”
“AMERICA’S #1 FIRST LADY LOOK ALIKE / IMPERSONATOR,” Vernetta Jenkins will add First Lady style, grace and humor to your ad campaign, endorse your brand, products or services with a print, radio or television ad.
She is also available as an actor/voice over artist for feature films, television, commercials and videos.
Additional Booking Notes
To be discussed upon booking of talent.
Services Offered
Set List
Vernetta's performances include speeches, sketch and song parodies that embody the same style and grace of The First Lady...with a dash of bi-partisan humor for good measure!
We can also provide video messages for that unique, one-of-a-kind touch -- straight from The East Wing!
Influences & Inspiration
All the First Ladies!