ABOUT LISA

Creator/Producer/Cher

 

Lisa McClowry

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Lisa McClowry is an internationally touring stage performer and recording artist, and the creator of The Beat Goes On. Offstage, she bears little resemblance to Cher — making her onstage transformation especially compelling. Becoming Cher is a two-hour process blending makeup, movement, acting, and vocal performance, shaped by years of professional training and experience.

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A classically trained soprano, Lisa brings vocal precision, emotional depth, and authenticity to Cher’s iconic contralto sound. Rather than imitation, her performance honors the music while creating a genuine emotional connection with audiences.

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Lisa has been a professional performer since the age of 15 and wrote her first award-winning song at just seven years old. Her voice and music have been featured in major motion pictures, television, and national radio campaigns. Her recording career includes multiple original albums spanning contemporary, acoustic, and crossover styles.

 

Her theatrical credits include leading roles such as Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady), Maria (The Sound of Music), Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls), and the dramatic role of Madge in Picnic. Her training spans singing, acting, comedy, and improvisation, including study at Second City Chicago. She holds a degree from Columbia College Chicago and received a scholarship to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

With more than 30 years as a professional performer, Lisa continues to tour internationally, creating what she calls “bonding moments” — shared experiences where music, storytelling, and memory meet.

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She is also the creator of A Very Cher-y Christmas, a seasonal theatrical concert celebrating Cher’s music through a festive holiday lens.

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When she’s not on stage, Lisa enjoys quiet walks in nature, gardening, and spending time with her husband Perry, her dog Huey, and the people she loves. She lives by a simple motto: “Feel the fear and do it anyway.”