Karen Mason

Karen Mason is an American musical theatre actress and singer known for her notable performances on Broadway, including her portrayal of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mason grew up in St. Louis and Chicago. She studied theater at the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle and began her career as a singing hostess in Chicago. Mason has a long history of performing in cabaret and with symphonies, including being a featured vocalist at New York City's Duplex Cabaret Theatre in the 1980s. She continues to captivate audiences with her cabaret act at various venues.