BIOGRAPHY

Tanya Tassi began entertaining at the age of three.  During middle school, Tanya formed and managed a small troupe of young adults, performing at hospitals, veterans homes, and assisted living facilities throughout the Midwest.  She continued to manage the troupe until her late twenties, bringing music to thousands of older adults, military personnel, and chronically ill patients. 

Tanya has been the voice of numerous national television voice overs and commercial jingles.  She spent several years studying the art of recording and songwriting in Nashville, TN at the famous Belmont University.  During her tenure in the south, Tanya learned from some of the best singers and songwriters in the business; working with musicians such as Sawyer Brown and Glen Campbell.  Upon completing her education at Belmont University, Tanya auditioned for and won a spot in a small choir backing up Ray Charles during one of his final tours, "The Gospel According to Ray Charles."  She has also performed with musical greats Kenny Rogers, Barbara Mandrell, and Boy Howdy. 

Tanya is a proud Branson Superstars alumni, playing the roles of Patsy Cline and Reba McEntire for 3 years. After her time in Branson, Tanya fronted and managed the popular variety band "Straight Up" for seven years. The group was often in high demand, booking shows at casinos, resorts, festivals, and theaters throughout the United States. She has appeared in front of as many as 50,000 people and her voice has aired nationally on communication venues such as ABC, FOX, NBC, and Lifetime. 

Tanya is often asked to sing the National Anthem and has performed it for an impressive list of sports teams including the LA Dodgers, Green Bay Packers, LA Lakers, and Chicago Bulls. Tanya frequently supports events for veterans, rescue animals, and the LGBTQ community by performing at no cost, and believes in giving back to her community.  She is the National Community Center Policy Manager for CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers, a volunteer at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, and sits on the Palm Springs Police Department's LGBTQ+ Outreach Committee.