2025 Chairperson's Dinner

John Pizzi One of the hottest rising comics in the entertainment industry, has brought his unique brand of comedy to audiences around the country! ​Performing as a national headliner at comedy clubs, resorts, colleges, and theaters across the United States. Starring in a one man show of comedy, magic and ventriloquism adaptable from 15 minutes to an hour of high energy comedy. John Pizzi is a regular at the Riveria Hotel in Las Vegas, the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City and a member of the Friars Club in New York City and Los Angeles. Chip Mergott Guitarist, songwriter, and author Chip Mergott was discovered by Bonnie Raitt, and subsequently signed to a major label early in his career. Raitt has described Chip as “one of my favorite songwriters.” He founded Notebook Records, one of the country’s longest running independent labels, which he founded. He lives and performs in the Philadelphia area, where he also teaches guitar and songwriting. He is the author of several music books as well as a collection of short stories “There Must Be a Better World Somewhere.” Chuck Lambert Chuck’s musical education started long before he picked up a guitar. At age eight, he studied oboe and piano. Four years later his godfather exposed him to the musical diversity of Caribbean culture and encouraged him to play guitar. In the early 70’s his college band played backup for legends John Lee Hooker, J.B. Hutto and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Today Chuck plays guitar and sings his blues for crowds up and down the Jersey Shore, Philadelphia New York City and metropolitan New York areas while always returning to play venues in his hometown of Red Bank, NJ. His group the Chuck Lambert Band combines modern electric and traditional blues, and they have opened for such popular artists as Little Feat and Kenny Wayne Shepard.

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