Tribute artist Lori Mitchell-Gay is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she attended Philadelphia Performing Arts HS, for theater and dance. Minimal formal training and education in voice did not stop Lori from achieving her dreams as a performer. Singing in the church choir as a child Lori says; “The two people that influenced me most in my life, were my mother who was also a performer, and my grandfather who exposed me to different types of music.” Lori applied for and received a scholarship to attend Emerson College in Boston. She attended that school for a year after later transferring to Temple University (HBCU) focusing on a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After completing a USO tour for the military Lori was touring up and down the US East coast. “High Energy” [her 8-piece cover band] allowed for humble beginnings and full appreciation for hard work and dedication to this industry. Lori is a very talented and versatile performer and tackles the seemingly impossible task of impersonating several superstar performers. In addition to Tina Turner whom she is currently emulating, she also performs a tribute to Whitney Houston and Diana Ross. When asked which performer is her favorite to pay to tribute Lori says, “I don’t have a favorite, they are all extensions of myself.”