Meet ShElvis, the Australian female Elvis impersonator taking the Parkes' Elvis Festival by storm. Read more here:
Elvis tribute artist Sheryl Scharkie, also known as ShElvis, has been performing for almost a decade.Among the hundreds of Elvis tribute acts wandering the Australian country town of Parkes, one stands out: Sheryl Scharkie, also known as ShElvis.
“Once you see them get involved in the music, gender disappears. It's no longer male or female ETA, gender just goes.”Stephanie Gardiner Recently inducted into the ETA International Hall of Fame, Ms Scharkie said it hasn’t been easy getting to where she is now, especially as a woman.Ms Scharkie said her dream is to one day perform in a "ladies of Elvis" show, with women from around the world. But for now, she hopes she’ll inspire more women to join her in the community.Stephanie Gardiner
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