SPOTLIGHT CABARET - Key Persons
Aimée is an actor/writer/stand-up/improviser/singer/dancer with 20 years experience in the entertainment industry. Aimée has founded, produced, and directed many shows across Alberta and in Vancouver, her improv show "Sin Peaks" was called "the best comedy Vancouver has to offer" by Vancouver Weekly. Aimée is a four time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee, Gemini nominated, and AMPIA nominated writer and performer. Aimée can be seen on TV in Hell on Wheels, Wynonna Earp and Caution: May Contain Nuts. This born and raised Edmontonian loves spending time with her Mom and niece Elizabeth walking their dogs in the river valley. Aimée is also an avid snowboarder, horror movie buff, and foodie.
Jeff is an actor/writer/improviser/dancer/singer coming into this business with over 21 years experience as a business owner. Jeff was part owner and operator of Louisiana Purchase in downtown Edmonton. During his time there, the restaurant was featured on You Gotta Eat Here, The Food Network, made the list of the Top 100 Restaurants in Canada (Open Table), and received multiple Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Awards. Jeff is currently co-owner/operator of Lacombe Parks Spirits in St. Albert which is a multiple award winner in several categories, St. Albert's Favourite Liquor Store, Best Beer Store, Best Wine Store…the list goes on! Before becoming a successful restauranteur, Jeff went to theatre school at Grant Macewan and was a realtor for 8 years. Jeff is an AMPIA and Sterling Nominated actor and Gemini Nominated writer for television having starred in the sketch comedy TV show Caution: May Contain Nuts for the last 12 years. Caution was born from the original subversive sketch troupe Blacklisted, which was legendary in its day and Jeff was proud to be a founding member. Jeff has three beautiful children, Noelle, Phoenix and Vincent who he loves dearly.