Lou Anne Chessik’s bio:

Lou Anne Chessik’s preparation for her career as a Showgirl/Dancer in the stage show spectaculars began with ballet lessons at age 6 in Bellingham Washington. She danced with Tacoma City Ballet as a teenager, studied in New York City, and was recruited and received a full dance scholarship and Liberal Arts Degree from Stephens College.

Chessik’s career spanned from 1979 to 1991, she performed in Las Vegas Nevada in; "Hallelujah Hollywood" at the MGM Grand, "Jubilee" at Bally’s Las Vegas, "Lido De Paris" and "Enter the Night" at the Stardust Resort & Casino. She also performed in "Hello Hollywood Hello" at the MGM Grand Hotel in Reno Nevada and "Las Vegas by Night" at the Mikado Theatre in Tokyo, Japan.

Chessik founded the Showgirl Legacy Foundation in 2007, and the vision is to preserve the historic significance of the iconic showgirl as a performing artist through lectures, educational programs, art and costume exhibits in schools, museums, art galleries, conventions and other venues.

 Lecture Experience:

Joe W. Brown Luncheon

National Automobile Dealers Association (women’s luncheon)

National Business Aviation Association (women’s luncheon)

Southern Nevada Woman’s History Project

The Las Vegas Academy Of the Arts curriculum based educational program since 2007

Art Schools Network conference

Red Hat Society

Las Vegas Towne Club

Westside Newcomers Club

Las Ventana’s at Summerlin

Atria Seville Retirement center

Legacy House Centennial Hills

Other relatable skills:

Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway Musical “Folies”: Legendary Showgirl and costumes.

Toastmaster for 8 years: bronze communicator and bonze leader.

Las Vegas Springs Preserve:

As a tour guide my topics included history, sustainability, and exhibits.

My role as a volunteer coordinator was to recruit, educate, and train tour guides.

Southern Nevada Water Authority:

Organized and assisted with tours of the River Mountains Water Treatment Facility for international delegates coming to study Colorado river water rights.

Dancer and chorus singer for eleven years.

Presentation photos:

Four marketing presentation introductions:

Presentation #1: Showgirls! The Legacy of Glitz & Glam

Join Lou Anne Harrison, iconic Las Vegas showgirl, and Founder & President of the Showgirl Legacy Foundation. She will captivate you with stories about the showgirl and larger-than-life stage show spectaculars that captivated Las Vegas audiences for six decades. She brings with her authentic costumes made of exotic feathers, Swarovski crystals, and jewels to indulge your imagination in the world of Las Vegas entertainment.

 Presentation #2: The MGM Musicals and Stage Show Spectaculars

Join Lou Anne Harrison, iconic Las Vegas showgirl, and the Founder & President of the Showgirl Legacy Foundation. She will entertain you with the history of the magical MGM musical era that transformed the film industry and inspired the creation of the stage show spectaculars. She brings with her authentic costumes made of exotic feathers, Swarovski crystals, and jewels to indulge your imagination in the world of Las Vegas entertainment.

Presentation #3: The Last Real Showgirl, A Show and Tell All!

Join Diane Christiansen, iconic showgirl, owner of the #1 acting school in Hollywood for 33 years, and author of The Last Real Showgirl, A Show and Tell All. This book has it all! Sex, Drugs and kick ball change. She will dazzle you with stories about the world of French Cabaret via Las Vegas, Paris, Montreal, NYC, the Bahamas and Puerto Rico.

Presentation #4: Let us entertain you!

Join Diane Christiansen and Lou Anne Harrison as they entertain you with their stories of living the dream as dancers in the stage show spectaculars back in the day when the shows were mainstream in the world of entertainment. They bring with them authentic costumes made of exotic feathers, Swarovski crystals, and jewels to indulge your imagination in the world of Las Vegas entertainment.

Lou Anne H. Chessik
Showgirl Legacy Foundation
Founder/President/Showgirl
1930 Village Center Circle 3-822
Las Vegas, NV. 89134
702 630-5399

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