Join CFY for a FREE concert as part of Ashkenaz Summer Jam 2025

 

 

'Hot August Night'

Lea Kalisch and Will Chalmers

 

Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 | 7:00 PM

Location: Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, Toronto

 

For more info, please visit https://ashkenaz.ca/event/summer-jam-aug-11-2025/

 

Lea Kalisch (aka Rebbetzin Lea) is a Swiss-born, NYC-bred, Austrian-based Jewish singer, songwriter, actor, producer and entertainer. In 2020 she became known as the “Eshet Chayil of Hip Hop” with her debut single and viral music video of the same name. Her latest show, Shtetl Cabaret, features 21st century Yiddishkayt delivered with youthful, zestful, sexy energy. Fusing traditional Jewish music with pop aesthetics and a hefty dose of chutzpah and comedy, Lea blends multiple languages and styles, from hasidic to hip hop, and from rap to rumba. Combining her Shtetl Neshume with the instincts of a Jewish glamour queen, Lea will make you cry with one eye and laugh with the other. 

Will Chalmers has been performing his tribute to Neil Diamond for over 20 years. Will’s natural resemblance to Neil Diamond, his flawless replication of Neil’s singing voice, combined with his outstanding stage presence has been captivating audiences wherever he goes. His show appeals to all ages and he loves to get the audience involved by encouraging them to clap and sing along. People leave the show with a smile on their face and a song in their hearts. Will has traveled extensively with his band from the East Coast to Western Canada with stops in the United States, Cayman Islands, Mexico as well as many venues in Ontario. Will’s loving tribute to Neil Diamond is performed with great respect and admiration for the legendary artist.