Christopher Cornell Thigpen
Biography
Chris is a bassist from Chicago, IL. After graduating from Columbia College Chicago with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Jazz Studies he then moved to Los Angeles. Since then he has toured with the national tours of “Motown The Musical” and “The Color Purple”. He has also preformed with other musicals such as “Kinky Boots” at the Pantages Theater and “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Pasadena Playhouse. Chris also works in the pop/secular world playing with Meghan Trainor, The Isley Brothers and more.
Professional Experience
- Off Broadway
- Regional
- Concerts/Cabaret
- TV/Film
- Tours
Regions
- LA/Southern California
- Chicago/Midwest
Interested in touring?
- Yes
Hireable as
- Pit Musician (Other)
- Music Producer/Record Producer
- Actor-Musician
My Instruments
- Bass - electric
- Bass - upright
- Drums
Software
- Pro-Tools
Affiliations
- THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS (AFM)
- BMI