Foundation of Artists Mentored in Entertainment
F.A.M.E.'s Mission Statement

We provide young, deserving Chicagoland performers with financial and mentorship awards to advance their artistic careers.

Lily is more than grateful to have with her a devoted team, made up of a volunteer board of directors and members, to help carry on F.A.M.E.'s mission. F.A.M.E. includes a diverse team of experienced professionals who understand the industry and are passionate about F.A.M.E.'s mission. 

Today, F.A.M.E. has attracted many old and new followers who support the mission by attending and donating to two fundraising events each year.  In the Spring, A "Dinner, Dance, Gala" presented by F.A.M.E. featuring our annual talent competition, and in the Fall, "Bubbles & Brunch."


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F.A.M.E. in the Media

Since 2012, F.A.M.E. has hosted many fundraisers at multiple venues.
Our media partners help promote our cause and push our mission forward.

​We are always interested in involving the media in any of our events. If you are interested in becoming a media partner with F.A.M.E. please contact us at 

Annual F.A.M.E. Fundraiser

F.A.M.E. hosts two fundraisers each year. A Spring event showcase, which includes the F.A.M.E. finalists talent competition finale, and a fall event showcase, Bubbles and Brunch, which features the two winning artists from the Spring, along with a wide array of food from Chicago's best Buffet and spectacular views of Lake Michigan.

For the Spring event this year F.A.M.E. is proud to present "A Dinner Dance Gala." The gala will be held at the Chicago Yacht Club Belmont, 300 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois. This night of dinner and dancing will be the finale of F.A.M.E.’s 2018 Annual Talent Competition awarding $2,400 worth of prize money and mentorship valued at $1,000 each.

F.A.M.E. is proud to announce four influential judges for 2018 finale. These judges include celebrity media contributor, Candace Jordan, Michael McStraw (Executive Director of Nan Giordano), David O’Connor (Owner/Director of O’Connor Casting Company) and Denise Tomasello, known as the Queen of Chicago’s Cabaret. The MC for the night will be notoriously funny Chicago comedian Kelsie Huff. 

Remembering "A Dinner Dance Gala presented by F.A.M.E."

“A Dinner Dance Gala presented by F.A.M.E.” is an evening dedicated to celebrating the talent that abounds in Chicago.  At the gala, F.A.M.E. awards a monetary prize to two finalists in the singing and dancing categories. 

F.A.M.E. mentors dedicate time each year educating, training, and assisting all the F.A.M.E. artists in becoming more marketable and successful.  

Before the gala, aspiring artists audition and go through multiple open calls, callbacks and rehearsals. This ensures the F.A.M.E. team has the most talented and driven performers for this opportunity.

​Celebrity judges include accomplished singers, dancers and entrepreneurs. They are selected and screened carefully to avoid any conflicts of interest. 

​Each competition season requires time, dedication, and commitment from the volunteer board and members. F.A.M.E. hopes to help fulfill the dreams of young artists who may otherwise have gone unnoticed.