Avis LaShawn Adams

Miss Adams is a 23-year-old native of Atlanta, Georgia. Avis was brought up in the church where her love for music began to flourish. She has since been featured in countless talent shows as well as plays in the Atlanta area including her most memorable role as “Minnie Bags” in Black Voices at Clark Atlanta University. A star in her own right, her charismatic and vibrant on-stage presence exudes vigor and candor. Her willingness and determination to share her God-given talent only solidifies her future success in the music industry. She recently had the opportunity of being a Finalist with Porsche Fox’s Atlanta Idol with V-103. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice at Clayton State University.

“ My goal in life is to use my gift the way God would have me to.”
-- Miss Avis LaShawn Adams

EXPERIENCE

THEATER:
EN-ACTE Rep Co. Various Roles/Singer Dir.: Ken Hornbeck/ 96-98
A Street Story Alter Ego Dir.: Valjean Culpepper/ 2000
A Crowded Little Room Eunice (Alter Ego) Dir.: A.C. Myles/2002
A Christmas to Remember Grandma Adams/singer Dir.: Avis Adams/playwright/ 2002
Black Voices Minnie Bags/Various Roles/singer/dancer Dir.: A.C. Myles/ 2003-2005
A Christmas Story Mary Dir.: Felecia Daniel/ 2003
Man in Rm. 316 Nurse Dir.: Felecia Daniel/2004
Spoon of Love Angel/Singer Dir.: Avis Adams /playwright /2004
It’s My Life, Not Yours Monique (lead)/writer/singer Dir.: Mark Everett/2004
When A Man Loves A Woman Grandma Jones/singer Dir.: Theresa Jordan/ 2005
The Price of Love Claudia Dir.: Felecia Daniel/ 2006
This Too Shall Pass Mrs. Reynolds/singer Dir.: Avis Adams/playwright/ 2006
Soul Cry Angel/Voice/playwright 2007
The Young & The Religious Maxine/Singer Dir.: La’Shaun Phillips/ 2008
Will A Real Man Please Stand Tatiana/Lead Dir.: Monique Shaw/2008

SINGING
Atlanta Idol/V-103 Finalist/Featured Artist Apr/08
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Talent Show Winner Mar/08
Aids Awareness w/ Al Sharpton Featured Soloist Mar/08
Black History Month Celebration Featured Artist Feb/08
Forest Blu w/ Griff of Hot 107.9 Contest Winner Jan/08
Forest Blu w/ Griff of Hot 107.9 Featured Artist Dec/07
SCLC 50th Anniversary Women’s Gala Featured Artist Aug./07
Grady Health System Nurses Week Opening Ceremony Featured Soloist May/07
Clayton State University Gospel Choir Anniversary Featured Soloist May/07
Clayton State University Apollo Night Winner Apr/07
Tennessee State University Alumni Luncheon w/ Xernona Clayton
Featured Soloist Mar/07
Tighter Grip Productions Talent Show Winner Mar/07
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Talent Show Winner Mar/07
American Idol Contestant Aug/04
Atlanta Talent Showcase Talent Show Winner Aug/01

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