Chandelier Circus Entertainment
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About Us
Character. Intelligence. Strength. Style.
We are a collection of local performers who share a love of the circus arts. We have trained performed and trusted each other for years and trust equates to safety.
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About Us
Chandelier Circus Entertainment is a collaborative group of professional performers who share a love for the circus arts. Many of Chandelier’s performers have trained together for over a decade and the trust and chemistry we have with one another translates into the quality of our performances. Chandelier Circus Entertainment can truly offer the whole package for any event with our extensive background in circus arts, as well as our expertise in performing for a wide-range of audiences. With this experience and commitment, when you hire CCE, you are guaranteed a level of performance that is of both high-quality and difficult to find. While many troupes offer a single act for hire, Chandelier can offer you a variety of acts, such as: juggling, acrobatics, hula hoop, various aerial acts, contortion, unicycling, hand-balancing, and more! We also recently added a strolling table to our list of acts that you can book, which is a table with a performer in the middle who glides through the party delivering cocktails or appetizers to the guests. We also have a champagne skirt which is a giant metal skirt with a performer in the middle that glides and holds 72 glasses of champagne or wine to serve to guests. In addition, we have added a living red carpet to our repertoire.
The acts that we perform can be dangerous if done incorrectly, so safety is always paramount to every single performance we do. We are committed to using industry best practices to ensure the health of our performers and your guests. Our internal mantra is "safety first, customer satisfaction next" We don't just advocate for our own success, we advocate for the success of your event as well. When your guests leave with smiles on their faces, we will know we have done our job. We understand that it can be difficult to find entertainment that is both thrilling and appropriate, which is why we made a decision early on not to feature traditional or modern sideshow acts.
Our Performers
Professional & Passionate
Stephanie
Chantal
Danger
Reviews
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Cornell Freeney was a fantastic performer!
Rosie was very helpful in finding the right entertainment for our first annual gala. Cornell was a fabulous german wheel performer and also performed talented acts of diabolo!
Stacey E.
October 24th, 2019Chandelier Circus is everything and more!
We booked 3 duo-hoops and 3 silks to perform twice at our company's 100th Anniversary celebration event. They were very communicative prior to the event and had a super smooth planning process. At the event, I was totally blown away and had people even in tears by their performance. It was one of the best choices we made for the event. Highly recommend!
Natalie B.
June 12th, 2019Cirque Performance
It was a pleasure working with you. You are organized and respond in a timely manner. I think the performer did a really nice job too. So glad we ordered the orange silk!! Her costumes were very tasteful.
Kathy K.
June 7th, 2019Wonderful addition!
Thank you so much for the wonderful wedding day! The champagne diva was exactly what I wanted with my wedding being on New Years! From the communication from the day I inquired to my wedding day, I can't believe how awesome this was! Was a huge hit and everyone will remember this experience!
Whitney L.
December 31st, 2017Loved having my strolling table!
They worked my Halloween party of 100 people and everyone loved them. So upbeat and great at mingling with everyone. Was very happy to have worked with Chandelier Circus and happier that we were assigned Rosie! Thanks again!!!!
Jenny S.
October 28th, 2017Great Show!!
Rosie and her team were great to work with! They were more than accommodating for our event and despite the weather, we had a great experience. Walgreens would definitely use them for future events and highly recommend Chandelier Circus.
Kelly W-G.
May 23rd, 2017Excellent Performance!
We hired Chandelier Circus for our company holiday party which was Mardi Gras themed and wanted aerialists, a juggler, and walking table. They were wonderful! The performance was fantastically executed. In planning, they were relaxed and responded to questions about the performance and everything they needed quickly. The day of, we were able to communicate well so everything went very smoothly. They were able to bring a freestanding rig so it wasn't a problem to not have a ceiling/stage for the aerial performance. I highly recommend them!
Mikaela M
January 14th, 2017A must have for your event.
The Chandelier Circus is very professional and easy to work with. They bring class and style to your event. They were an easy and adaptable group to work with. They have a passion for their craft and have always been on their A game. We would highly recommend them to anyone that needs something special for the event.
Jeremy H.
October 14th, 2016On Point!
Working with Rosie and her crew was seamless. Communication was always quick and detailed. Negotiation with time, space and within budget was quite open and flexible. The crowd loved the contortionist and tight rope walk act! So many pictures and oh's and ah's. They handled their own music and prompts, which was really helpful as I was busy organizing other performers and to-do lists of my own. So proud and content. I loved working with Chandelier Circus! They were the highlight of our whole party and I know next year will be even more successful. Can't say enough good things!
Alison B.
October 29th, 2016Top notch
I never knew it could be so easy to hire such great entertainment for my party. I don't know circus terms well, but they walked me through everything and showed me a demo reel which helped me decide what I wanted at my party. I ended up going with a silks routine and juggling. They brought all their own equipment and we're very professional. The show was nothing less than spectacular
Will K.
August 13th, 2016Top Notch Entertainment!
Chandelier Circus is truly TOP NOTCH! From the get go, Rosie made planning a breeze! Communication was clear and prompt; Chandelier Circus diligently worked to meet our event needs and customize our performances. The performers were not only professional, but pleasant and friendly. The acts were well coordinated- the aerial hoop and contortion shows were exceptional and the unicycle and tightrope shows were certainly entertaining! I was overwhelmingly impressed with Chandelier Circus' flexibility and adaptability the day of our event; the performers went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy and satisfied! I would not only recommend Chandelier Circus, I would have them back for another event!
Cortney R.
June 3rd, 2016Beautiful opener for our SHINE Women's Conference.
Chandelier Circus provided a beautiful opener for our SHINE Women's Conference. 1600 women were in attendance at our event and they were all wowed by the beautiful opener. Chandelier Circus floor and aerial dancers did a beautiful job capturing the theme of our event. They were professional and flexible to work with.
Becky H.
May 6th, 2016Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Event
Once again, Chandelier Circus put on an amazing show! They did some atmosphere work and a performance for a fundraiser we were hosting. The audience was blown away and wanted to see so much more! Thank you, Chandelier Circus!!! :)
Brandon H.
January 15th, 2016Beautiful act and extremely professional
My organization booked Chandelier Circus for our annual Holiday Lights Festival Kick Off Extravaganza. It is an outdoor event in Wisconsin in November and includes a variety show, local elected officials and fireworks. Chandelier Circus was easy to work with and very responsive. The pricing is more than fair for the high-level of talent these girls display. They wear tasteful costumes and pick music appropriate for the overall theme of the show. We highly recommend working with Chandelier Circus to bring the wow-factor to your next event; you will not be disappointed!
Katie E.
November 19th, 2015The Chandelier Circus at Big Night Out 2015
What can I say about the Chandelier Circus team other than, "AMAZING!". I have received nothing but fabulous remarks about how incredible this group of five aerialists were at our event. I highly recommend them! They are kind, genuine people who are extremely talented! You will not be disappointed!
Brandon H.
October 10th, 2015Chandelier Circus Entertainment was amazing!
I was overwhelmingly pleased to work with Chandelier Circus. They were so professional from start to finish. I had confidence before the event that they would follow through on everything because the communication was great. Matt T., our juggler was so good and the kids were fascinated by him. He was stationed in our gym,but felt comfortable enough to move throughout the other parts of our event. We could not have been happier and will definitely ask them back again!
Jenny S.
May 21st, 2015Great interactive entertainment!
We hired Rosie Bliss, along with 3 performers for our daughters first communion brunch. They did a great performance which lasted about 5 minutes (long enough to engage the kids). It was performed to Disney music, and included a variety of acts such as juggling, contortion and partner stunts. The kids loved it. After that, they spent the rest of their time with us teaching the kids various circus skills, such as juggling, plate spinning, and walking a tightwire. They also helped us coordinate the other traditional games we had such as ring toss and "bozo buckets". The kids loved participating, and the performers were wonderful in including and teaching them. Would hire them again for an event in a heartbeat. They definitely made it a memorable party.
Sheri K.
April 19th, 2015Great professionals with a great performance!
We hired Rosie Bliss and two of her other aerialists for our Christmas production at church. We sent them the music the band would before and they came up with the whole program. They were great to work with and extremely professional. I'd recommend them for your event.
Kris D.
December 21st, 2014Get a Quote
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Chantal
Chantal Bustamante began her circus training at Wise Fool New Mexico, where she learned of social circus and gained a heavy thirst for circus arts. Soon after her discovery, she pursued her love of circus all the way to Chicago so that she could complete Aloft’s Full-Time Training Program in 2013. Since her time with Aloft, Chantal has performed partner acrobatics, aerial acts and acrobatic stilting as well as founded a local circus company and taught internationally. As an artist, she is passionate about her duo work with her partner Jacob Marchewka, and creating engaging emotional pieces.
Danger
Matt Havoc has been a passionate performer of the circus arts for the past 16 years. Matt started with Illinois State University's Gamma Phi Circus in 2005, and has since performed professionally with multiple organizations around the world. Matt's specialty acts include Juggling, Unicycles, Fire Arts, Partner Acrobatics, and Clowning.
Kelsey
Kelsey is an aerialist, dancer, and choreographer. She got her start in the circus world while studying dance and math education at Illinois State University where she was a performer with the Gamma Phi Circus. Flash forward a bit, Kelsey is now proud to be a certified aerial silks instructor and professional performer, as well as a middle school math teacher and the head choreographer for several high school musicals. Additionally, Kelsey owns her own aerial dance studio where she trains, choreographs, and coaches aerial enthusiasts of all ages! She loves every aspect of performing and would LOVE to create an act perfect for your event.
Leah
Leah has been performing with Chandelier for a few years now. She is available for hire for Lyra, Silks, Hula Hoop, Hand Balancing/Contortion, and Acro. Leah was a competitive gymnast at the club and collegiate level for 17 years before discovering her love for circus arts. She is extremely driven and always stays busy- working multiple jobs, including being a full time competitive gymnastics coach! When she’s not working, she’s running, working out, or training new circus tricks!
Jasmine
Having discovered a passion for the performing arts at an early age with ballet and contemporary dance, Jasmine began her circus career performing with the nationally renowned collegiate circus Gamma Phi Circus of Illinois State University. Combining her talent in dance with the circus arts, she has been able to translate her unique skills and style into multiple aerial and ground acts: trapeze (multi & triple), duo lyra, bike built for 10, silks, tightwire, acro & adagio. Jasmine has also choreographed over 13 dance and circus acts throughout her career in the performing arts and continues to apply her artistry to new performances throughout the years. She recently performed a masterful solo tightwire performance in the renowned TAO club in downtown Chicago and also has many new duo acts in progress (wire, trapeze, & acro) that she’s excited to show off soon!
Ellen
Ellen is an aerialist and acrobat and has performed with Chandelier since 2015. Before getting started with her training in circus arts, Ellen was a competitive gymnast since the age of 4. Ellen got her start in circus arts while at Illinois State University with the Gamma Phi Circus from 2010-2014. While at ISU, she performed acts such as Lyra, Static Trapeze, Acro/Adagio, and Teeterboard and has continued to perform many of these acts professionally for over a decade. Maybe something like Not only can Ellen perform impressive circus acts, but she can also help to keep the party going at your event as a BASSET certified champagne pouring aerialist and champagne skirt diva. By day, Ellen works as a social worker and in her spare time she loves doing art projects, listening to music, being outdoors, and being a dog mom to two adorable rescue pups!
Rosie
Rosie began her circus journey just over a decade ago when she was a student at Illinois State University. Upon becoming a student at ISU, her dad joked that if being a music major did not end up being a good fit, she could always join the circus. Flash-forward a few months into her freshman year and the music program was indeed not a good fit and the rest is history. During her time in ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus, which is the oldest collegiate circus in the world, Rosie went on to train to perform acts such as bike built for 10, unicycle adagio, Spanish web, acro, aerial hoop, and German wheel. She also trained aerial silks, triangle trapeze, and contortion outside of Gamma Phi and has also dabbled in some partner acro over the years. After her time was up at ISU, she started performing professionally with a couple of circus troupes, which gave her opportunities to perform in theaters, nightclubs, and community events. As a graduate student, Rosie thought about how hard she and her fellow Gamma Phi Circus friends trained during their time at ISU and wanted to give other alumni an outlet to continue performing after college. Thus, Chandelier Circus was born in 2014. Then, due to some unforeseen life circumstances, Chandelier Circus Entertainment was established in 2019. Rosie has assembled her own little circus army that has been lucky enough to book unique events with some amazing clients ranging from community/non-profits to religious to professional sports to corporate to television. Rosie enjoys the production side of putting on these events, as well as design and costuming. When Rosie is not performing or training, she is living her muggle life as a full-time school psychologist, a mama to three dogs and two rescue cats, a foster mama for puppies, a world traveler, a gymnastics coach, and an aerial silks and hoop coach.
Kristi
Kristi Alyssa has been performing as a circus-artist for 14 years and is highly specialized in lyra/aerial hoop and is a well-rounded generalist. Graduate of prestigious performance training programs such as The New England Center for Circus Arts (2012) and Aloft Circus Arts (2015), Kristi has performed and trained in many acts throughout the years such as triple, static, single-point and multiple trapeze, silks, bike for ten, acro, diabolo, juggling, hand balancing, character/acting, spanish web, etc. She is currently a highly in-demand aerial instructor in the Chicago-land area (Aloft Circus Arts, Frankfort Circus Center) with a devoted and large following of students. She is a director of multiple training programs, a choreographer, an actor, a photographer and a performer. She has full feature acts available in lyra, trapeze, and silks.
Chloe
Chloe is an aerialist who specializes in trapeze, lyra, and silks. She grew up in Chicago and went to school on the east coast. As a child she studied dance, then began competing. Later she discovered her love of circus and enrolled in a full time training program. She has worked with a variety of coaches who have helped her to develop her technique and aesthetic. Chloe also works in juggling, pogo jumping, and acro. (demo in file)
Cornell
Cornell joined CircEsteem & The Chicago Youth Circus at the age of thirteen in search of excitement. He first took interest in tumbling and mini trampoline. In 2005, Cornell started to train on the German Wheel. Preparing for The World Championships in Wheel Gymnastics, Cornell practiced every day before and after school. After two years of training, he competed in Salzburg, Austria. There he placed 7th all around, 6th in spiral, and 2nd in vault. Winning four gold medals, Cornell has also shown success in national competitions. Upon graduating from High School in 2008, he started his career in German Wheel on ice, performing for Royal Caribbean Cruise line. Understanding the importance of education, later that year, he enrolled into Illinois State University. Along with earning a degree in elementary education, he was able to grow his circus skills though Illinois State's Gamma Phi Circus program. Since graduating, Cornell has been coaching circus acts and performing on and at various stages and arenas. Additionally, Cornell has taken his talents and ability to inspire youth out to Las Vegas, NV where he has established the Unity Circus Project to empower the next generation.
Kyle
Kyle is a Juggler and Unicyclist. He started juggling way back in the 5th grade, all thanks to his dad for teaching him. Kyle began unicycling at the age of 17 after seeing an amazing guy riding a unicycle in his high school’s talent show. He performed in the Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University from 2010-2013. In addition to performing the individual acts of juggling and unicycling, Kyle also passes juggling clubs while riding a unicycle! Kyle has also incorporated acrobatics within his acts. He graduated with a Marketing Degree from ISU and he is currently working as an Underwriter for an insurance company. Kyle is one of the original members of Chandelier Circus Entertainment and has been performing professionally for almost a decade. On the rare occasion when Kyle is not juggling or unicycling, you can find him hanging out with his fiance and their labradoodle dog.
Stephanie
Stephanie Perez entered the circus world through Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University. At Gamma Phi, she learned and trained many circus disciplines. Stephanie fell in love with performing, especially, performing tight-wire and contortion. When she is not balancing or bending, Stephanie spends her time being a Teaching Artist at CircEsteem in Chicago, traveling the world, or dancing to all types of music.