Ellen Toscano - Founder, CEO and Principal Auctioneer of The Singing Auctioneer LLC - has been a lifelong professional singer, actress and stage performer. After graduating with a BFA in drama & music from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Ellen spent ten years bringing joy to audiences nightly as one of only ten lead performers in the longest running musical revue in the world - San Francisco's "Beach Blanket Babylon." With the dream of combining her two greatest passions of performing and helping others, she began her journey as a fundraising consultant and charity auctioneer in 2016. Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart. One of the most sought after auctioneers in California, Ellen is well known for breaking fundraising records, exceeding fundraising goals, thoughtfully helping each client with the planning and strategizing of their event and, of course, breaking into song! In fact, she will often offer a surprise song during fundraising to encourage more donations - her songs have raised up to an additional $10,000+ at events for her beloved clients! Fun fact: Ellen's first job at 14-years-old was singing the National Anthem on Saturday mornings at a car auction! Just a few of The Singing Auctioneer LLC's valued clients include: Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Salvation Army, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, San Francisco Ballet, San Francisco Zoo, Meals On Wheels, Best Buddies International and many, many more. Ellen has recently been recognized as Paybee's 2024 Bid Master Champion and voted the #1 Benefit Auctioneer in the Nation out of just over 50 top auctioneers in the United States. When she's not on stage wearing her signature sequined outfits, Ellen is also a certified Reiki Master Teacher, retreat leader, commercial actor and recording studio artist. Follow Ellen on Facebook or Instagram at @TheSingingAuctioneer or visit her website for more information at www.yoursingingauctioneer.com.
