Toni Basil

Toni Basil
Basil in 2016
Born
Antonia Christina Basilotta

(1943-09-22) September 22, 1943 (age 81)
EducationLas Vegas High School (graduate)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • actress
  • choreographer
  • film director
Years active1964–present
AwardsAmerican Choreography Award for Outstanding Achievement in Television
Musical career
GenresNew wave[1]
Labels
Websitetonibasil.net

Antonia Christina Basilotta (born September 22, 1943),[2] better known by her stage name Toni Basil, is an American singer, choreographer, dancer, actress, and director. Her cover of the song "Mickey" topped the charts in the US, Canada and Australia and hit the top ten in several other countries.

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Toni Basil by Steve Huey". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Birthdays". The Modesto Bee. The Associated Press. September 22, 2022. p. 2A. Dancer/choreographer/singer Toni Basil is 79.