"I was born to be on stage," says singer/actor Brooke Rachel Shive,
who has been on and around stages since the age of two.
Her fondest childhood memories were when she and her mother Shelle, would
travel to see her father, Steve Shive, perform. Steve, a professional
musician for over 40 years, has recorded and toured with artists such as Tim Moore, Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates, Robbie Dupree, David Lindley from Jackson Brown, Skip Scarboro from EWF, and legendary record producer/engineer Ken Scott, who has worked with The Beatles, Procol Harum, Jeff Beck and Elton John. According to Brooke, this unique upbringing has played a major role in who she is today. "I have been around the stage my entire life, and I plan to be on it the rest of my life. Whether that stage is in an arena, on Broadway, in a movie, on television, or in a club is irrelevant. As long as Im entertaining others,I know Im where I belong."
Brooke is the lead vocalist of Bucks County, PA's Brooke Shive & the 45's, a band that she formed with her father, Steve. A dynamic performer that leaves everything on stage, Brookes love of rock n roll, blues, soul, country and pop shows through on every performance. She has a grittiness and an emotional honesty on stage that only a few talented souls possess, igniting a fire deep within herself with every note she sings. Her range and unique musical background has her poised for international recognition. Whatever "it" is, Brooke has it.
In addition to Brooke's singing talents, she is also an accomplished actor, making numerous motion picture, television, and commercial appearances. Most recently, Brooke co-starred in the motion picture, Homecoming, and has also appeared in the film Jesus' Son. Her television credits include appearances on Rescue Me, All My Children, As The World Turns, Hope & Faith, Third Watch, Hack, and The John Walsh Show. Brooke has also done numerous motion picture and commercial voiceovers.
Brooke attended the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre in New York City, and trains vocally with the legendary Katie Agresta, whose client list includes the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Annie Lennox, Cyndi Lauper, Jackson Browne, Lenny Kravitz, Matthew Sweet, Dave Matthews, and many more. She also studied dance for 17 years at the Knecht Dance Academy in Levittown, PA and was also crowned Miss Bucks County in the Miss America Pageant Organization in 2000.
A passionate supporter of ALS, Brooke consistently donates her time and money in order to find a cure for Lou Gehrigs disease, in memory of her grandfather, Harry.
