Three dynamic voices, one incredible sound
Meet the Dames of Many Names
Josette D’Ambrosi
Josette is an actress, television and live event host, singer, dancer, and choreographer. Known as “the tap dance girl,” she grew up as a competitive dancer, eventually adding the rest to her resume.
Josette’s career has taken her to iconic venues, like Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall, and iconic events such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, President Obama’s 2nd inauguration, and New Year’s Eve in Times Square.
She has also spent many years teaching dance to children ages 4-16 in New York City and choreographed a number of youth musical productions.
Josette has been a host/producer for Buzz60.com, a performer for the USO, has sung back up for the one and only Darlene Love, has belted out the national anthem more times than most and is one of the regular hosts and voices for New York Road Runners. She has appeared in many other stage, screen and multimedia projects.
A native New Yorker, Josette still lives in her home borough of Brooklyn and enjoys traveling, good food, and everything the city has to offer!
Josette cannot believe (in the best way possible) that she is still singing with the Downtown Dames. It has been such a journey, filled with unique experiences and has given her the opportunity to meet and impact so many people with music. The reverse is true as well!
Lynelle Jonsson
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Hailing from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Lynelle has called New York City home for over 20 years. She inspires audiences around the world with her unique versatile voice, creative artistry, and the “heart” she brings to her singing, performing internationally in opera, Broadway, jazz, and contemporary music productions and concerts .
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Whether she is performing live at Times Square on ABC and NBC, making guest appearances on Good Morning America, singing as soloist in Carnegie Hall, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Universal Hall in Berlin, or the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, Lynelle continues to bring joy to all through the universal language of music.
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A former member of the USO Show Troupe of Metro NY, and a former Miss. USO, she is thrilled to still be performing in that style with the Dames and bringing joy to audiences through music.
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Amy Rivard
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Amy is a singer, songwriter and actor from the Great White North, who shares what’s in her soul in every performance.
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She has traveled the world with Riverdance, Celtic Woman, Disney and many others and has in Tokyo, London, cruise ships, and now NYC for the last 8 years.
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Amy has written and recorded two albums: Shout It Out and Where I Am. Her favorite songs are: “The Three Divas” about silent film stars who’ve long-since left their physical states but are still enjoying their time at Kaufman Astoria Studios’ Astor Room, and “Haircut & A Shave” which follows a notorious NY mobster who finally found his demise.
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Amy’s passion is creating and storytelling: be it in her songs, on camera or via social media.
She’s very excited to be a part of the Dames!
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Nicole Spano
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Nicole is a New York City-based actor, singer and beauty expert, and loves singing with the Downtown Dames Her enthusiasm for the arts was evident from the start, as she burst onto the scene with a rousing rendition of the Sinatra classic “New York, New York” at the age of three, to rave reviews in her parents’ Hoboken, NJ living room. That early taste of performing spurred her passion for creative endeavors, whether it’s cabaret performances onstage at Don’t Tell Mama and The Duplex, sending thousands of runners off with a song to start their 26.2 mile journey at the New York City Marathon, or behind the scenes painting faces as a makeup artist.
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Some of Nicole’s favorite performance highlights include “The Star-Spangled Banner” on ABC to kick off the New York City Veteran’s Day Parade, ringing in the new year with duets alongside Danny Aiello and working on new music with Phil Springer, composer of the hit song “Santa Baby.”
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​Nicole has also worked in the beauty industry for over fifteen years as a makeup artist, educator, speaker and host. She has created digital and in person training content for Sephora, Bon-ton, The Body Shop, and mark. As a makeup artist, she has worked with companies such as Condé Nast, JP Morgan, MLB.com, Glamour, and Vanity Fair.
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When she’s not performing or creating, she can be found trying out every reputable pizza spot in her immediate vicinity on the quest for the perfect slice.
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