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Christopher Cornell Thigpen

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