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"JUST BREATHE: the quest for a little piece of mind.... and chocolate" with world-class ventriloquist, actress and singer Lesley Smith and Cheryl Lynne Stromski on keyboards at Unity on the River, 58 Macy Street (Rt. 110), Amesbury MA. Tickets: $15 Reserve in advance or purchase at door

Lesley Smith’s "JUST BREATHE: the quest for a little piece of mind… and chocolate" is a must see for those who believe in the power of live performance to transform an audience. It’s an uplifting, laugh till it hurts, "human" comedy that reaffirms our faith in goodness and ignites us in the possibility of love and joyful being. "JUST BREATHE" is the perfect vehicle for a world-class ventriloquist, actress and singer, giving voice and catharsis for "every woman" and "every man" in their quest for peace of mind and purpose. Lesley’s hilarious characters; Shirley the Life Coach, Fiona Biddle the Therapist and Sammy Snail as himself, embody both the frustrations and hopefulness of our time. This one hour comedic journey gives people of all ages and walks of life, a chance to be delighted by the world again.

Durham NH resident Lesley Smith has performed as a New England Foundation for the Arts Touring Artist and traveled the world both as a children’s entertainer with Sammy Snail and educational entertainment and as an actress and singer. She was one of the founding vocalists of Funky Divas of Gospel and an actress with Durham Center Stage.

Musical Director, Cheryl Lynne Stromski from Greenland NH has performed throughout New England, including eight years as Musical Director at the Prescott Park Arts Festival, touring with recording artists Patti Paige and Bob McGrath and Pink Floyd's "The Wall".

For more information go to lesleysmithcomedy.com