Cindy Ashton

International, World Class Singer, Entertainer, Vocal Coach, Speaker and Author of Kiss Your Monsters Goodbye, Cindy’s dedication has resulted in receiving President Obama’s “Call to Service” award for her outstanding contribution to her community.

Born with only a 20% chance of living, Cindy underwent three heart surgeries by age 14 and was left in chronic pain and with a damaged lung. Surpassing all odds, she has gone on to train in a professional dance company six hours a day and sing opera, even on her damaged lung.

Cindy as performed numerous times on stage, in recordings and on film including playing the lead role of “Cindy” in the musical Suds, singing opera arias for the Downsview Symphony and making audiences laugh as a company member of R9 Comedy Troupe.

With close to 100 performances across the US and Canada in the last 3 years, Cindy has been riveting her audiences with her one woman shows that feature a combination of Broadway tunes, comedic storytelling and her courageous story of triumph over adversity.

In addition to performing, Cindy gives keynote speeches and interactive seminars across North America, sharing the stage with such motivational powerhouses as Barbara De Angelis, Lisa Nichols and Bob Proctor.

An internationally published writer, Cindy was published in Performance Magazine, alongside Donald Trump and Tony Robbins. Amongst hundreds of media, she has been featured on CBC Radio, Metro News, Living Clean Show on CTS and was on the front page of the TIMES, lifestyle section in PA.

Currently Cindy is preparing the role of "Miss Hannigan" in Annie. It will be playing at the Niagara Convention Centre this December.