Mia Verdoorn Shammas

Mia is a South African singer, producer and versatile voice over artist. She has been working in the entertainment industry since she was 16 years old. She knew she wanted to make it a career and studied music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude honours in Voice Performance and Music Business. After university, she recorded her first album called "Carry me Home" which was recorded and produced between South Africa, Boston and Holland. It is available on iTunes and other online music outlets world wide. At the age of 24, she was approached by Light FM Lebanon (one of the most popular radio stations in the country) to be the afternoon show host for a new program called "Jammin' with Mia" which airs every weekday between 4 and 7pm. She regularly records voice overs not just for Light FM, but for many other stations in the region. She performs at corporate events, festivals and big events with her band, in addition to MC'ing live events and roadshows.

 Formación

Berklee College of Music - Bachelor of Music Degree (Summa Cum Laude), double major in Voice Performance and Music Business.
Light FM Lebanon - host of "Jammin' with Mia" - weekday drive show which airs Mon-Fri from 4-7pm

 Experiencia

Radio:
Solo broadcaster of afternoon drive-time show "Jammin' with Mia" which airs weekdays from 4-7pm on Light FM Lebanon 90.5

Voice Overs:
- Bosch
- Al Bustan International Festival
- Family Fun Festival, Beirut Beer Festival
- Edde Sands Beach Resort
- City Mall Lebanon
- Bar Tartine

Singing Achievements:
- Opened for Johnny Hallyday at the Jounieh International Festival - July 2015
- Two original songs placed on radio rotation in Lebanon - December 2013
- Album "Carry Me Home" released on iTunes - June 2013
- Soloist in Berklee Commencement Concert held in Aggannis Arena, Boston MA – May 2011
- Participated in “Singer’s Showcase: The Other Side of Abbey Road” - Berklee Performance Center - December 2010.

 Características

- Composing
- Songwriting
- Production
- Singing
- Jingles
- Voiceovers
- MC'ing