WHEREAS, the USA Artist in Residence to the Benin Gospel and Roots Festival serves as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote reconciliation, cultural understanding, and friendships between the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Benin through gospel songs, music of African diaspora, theatrical performances, education, and cultural awareness.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION - ALABAMA LEGISLATURE

"We live in a Global Society...Our neighbors are next door or a continent away. Our prayers should not be just for our children...but also for the children we may never meet. When I eat a meal and drink clean water, I should be mindful that my neighbors across the waters may not have eaten in a week. When I am tempted to complain about the rain, I repent and remember that my sisters and brothers in other countries may be praying for rain. As musical artists, we are the modern day griot....we must sing the stories…….the mantle is in our hands. Music is my contribution to my collective earth family...It's the least I can do....."

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Ms. Cameron is an International Recording & Performing Artist She is also a devout believer in youth mentorship through the arts. Her philosophy is; “children all around the world have the same needs; to have an outlet for creative expression. She travels nationally and internationally establishing performing arts and sports programs for youth. She also organizes yearly Summer Camps for the Performing Arts for youth and teens. Ms. Cameron is on the roster at Georgia Tech University teaching acting to faculty and students. She has over 10 years of play writing, acting teacher and coach with young people of all ages in summer camp and teaching acting lessons. Her youth environmental play, “Trash Tawkin” was recently debuted at the 2011 Hilton Head Island, SC., Earth Day Celebration.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Diane Cameron had now made her home from Alabama to Atlanta, Georgia. Diane has appeared all across the United States in performances and theater presentations. Venues in in San Destin, Florida at the San Destin Resort and Conference Center, Florabama as well as numerous private engagements and weddings along the Eastern Shore. She also performed for the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce National Shrimp Festival. Other Alabama Eastern Shore appearances include Kiva Dunes, Beach Club, Guy’s Gumbo, Oleander Resort, Marriott Grand Hotel, Legions Club, Theater 98 and more.
Diane has produced several youth theatrical productions, was a guest on channel 44 Mobile’s “Cover Stories” hosted by Nona Simmons. Diane has written several plays published an environmental skit for the City of Mobile’s “Keep Mobile Beautiful” organization and is writing a children’s book “Fred & Felix” and an environmental play for children called ‘TRASH TAWKIN” In her play the stars and the heroes are the recyclable items who are looking for a “second chance” at life. Ms. Cameron says this play not only teaches kids to recycle, but it also makes the point of how to get along with others.
Diane was selected U.S.A. Artist in Residence to the Republic of Benin, West Africa She was subsequently invited to Durban and Johannesburg in as a result of being nominated by the International Music Organization KORA. Her self-authored CD “The Reconciliation” was in competition with 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Will Smith and Olivier.
The State of Alabama USA passed two Resolutions signed by the Honorable Bob Riley, Governor of recognizing Ms. Cameron’s theatrical and musical work with children.
Music Credits
Performed in Concerts & Festivals – Tokyo, Japan, West Africa, South Africa, United States, Canada, Bahamas
Performed and Produced 3 CD’s – 5 Videos – Teaches Artist Development – Songwriter
Educational Credits
Graduated: John M. Harlan High School, Chicago
Loop College, Fine Arts, Chicago
currently attending Columbia Southern University pursuing a degree in Environmental Management.
Television Credits
Channel 44 – Nona Simmons Cover Stories Interview & Vocal Performance Mobile, Alabama
Channel 3 – Pensacola Television to promote trip to Benin
Channel 12 – Good Morning Jacksonville – Clennon King. Interview & Vocal Performance – Jacksonville, FL.
ORTB – Republic of Benin, West Africa
LC2 – Republic of Benin, West Africa
SABC Satellite – Durban, South Africa – Video Performance
Radio Credits
St. Augustine Interview for compilation CD Jacksonville, FL
Kennedy-King College Radio – Chicago, Illinois This Woman’s Heart
WBEE Peoria, IL – Listening Party for first CD -This Woman’s Heart
WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen Brown Host
WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen Brown Host
WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen Brown Host
WDLT Mobile, AL – Carmen Brown Host
Oceane FM Radio – Republic of Benin, West Africa
Radio Star FM – Republic of Benin, West Africa
Golf Radio FM – Republic of Benin, West Africa
CAPP FM Radio – Republic of Benin, West Africa
Radio Ouidah – Republic of Benin, West Africa
Theatrical Credits
Fame – Hilton Head Island, SC 1991
Big River – Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Prelude to a Kiss – Hilton Head Island, SC 1992
Midsummer’s Night Dream -Chicago, IL 1993
Merrily We Roll Along – Atlanta, GA 1995
Piano Lesson – Jacksonville, FL 1997
Drama Arts & Music, Tokyo, Japan 2000
Rhythm of the World – (written & directed Daphne, AL 2000,
Voices of Freedom – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2001
Cry of Freedom – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2004
Open Letter to the African American Daughter – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
Open Letter to the African American Son – (written & directed) Mobile, AL 2005
The Children of Diaspora – Written and Directed, Republic of Benin, West Africa 2005
KORA Award, Johannesburg, South Africa 2005
Drama Summer Camp, Mobile, Alabama 2006
Drama Summer Camp, Mobile, Alabama 2007
Drama Summer Camp, Benin, West Africa 2008
Water When Katrina Came – Summer Camp Finale Play, Wrote & Directed Play 2008
Drama Summer Camp, Atlanta Georgia 2009, Briscoe Park, City of Snellville, GA
Drama Arts Program, Benin, West Africa

Commercial Credits
Haverty’s Furniture – Holiday Scene – Televised
Aaron’s Furniture – Family Purchasing Scene – Print
Marriott Grand Hotel -Postcard Scene – Print
Newsprint Credits
Hilton Head Island Packet -Dec 1991
Florida Times-Union -March 1997
Folio Weekly (Jacksonville) -December 1997
Mobile Press Register -May 2002
The Islander .. Gulf Shores, Alabama -October 2002
Mobile Press Register -February 2004
National Festivals 2002, 2003, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Festival International Tours Tokyo Dome Hotel – Artist Café – 3 Months with Phil Morrison Trio, Tokyo, Japan – 8/2000.
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour August 2nd. 8th 2004
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments/2004RS/Resolutions/HJR700.htm
*Republic of Benin/Africa Gospel & Roots Reconciliation Tour July 31st.August 7th 2005
Benin Gospel and Roots Festival 2008
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/searchableinstruments/2006RS/Resolutions/HJR262.htm
Website http://www.culturecrews.com/
http://www.itsallanact2.org
usaartistobenin@aol.com
            678 392 5452      
Diane Cameron Elam


Education

Studied Fine Arts & Drama
Harold Washington College, Chicago

Environmental Science Undergrad
Columbia Southern University Online (Current)

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