Jennifer "Jennie" Mortimer (born 13 December 1967, Melbourne, Australia) is an Australian singer. Her parents Philip Mortimer and Marie Mahon were both European classical musicians. Mortimer tried her hand at classical violin before realising singing was her passion. Mortimer started working professionally as a teenager in theatre and children's shows in the school holidays and won a scholarship to a well-known singing school, where she trained as a singing teacher. Mortimer also studied at The Dance Factory in Melbourne and Trinity College London, where she obtained a Music Theatre degree. Mortimer has worked as a cabaret performer in Australia and in musical theatre with shows such as My Fair Lady, and Hello Dolly. Mortimer has supported international acts such Boney M, The Village People, Reg Varney, and Ronnie Corbett and has worked as an actress in series such Neighbours, Mr Nice Guy with Jackie Chan, and stage shows such as Agnes of God and Woman Alone. She released an album, Reflection, in 2008, which was awarded a 'Grindie Award' by RadioIndy. Mortimer teaches as a vocal instructor at several schools in the Eastern Metropolitan Region, where she leads choirs and helps with productions.
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