Cynthia Basinet

Cynthia Basinet

63 · Born: May 19, 1962

Personal Details

BornMay 19, 1962 San Fernando, California, USA
Spouse
  • Chiate, Lloyd

    ( May 16, 2009 to Sep 9, 2017 )
  • Scott Pezzola

    ( Jun 6, 1982 to Dec 12, 1983 )

Biography

Cynthia Basinet is a natural beauty, entrepreneur, and Nobel-nominated social change activist with a sparkling versatility as an entertainer. Born in Van Nuys, California, she shines as a rare inspirational gem of entertainment, combining her experience as an actor, performer, and sought-after American fashion model in Europe.

With a classically trained background, Cynthia is one of the best jazz singers in the world today, capable of conjuring up Hollywood's golden era of glamour with her critically acclaimed performances and sultry jazz recordings. Her exquisite, speak-easy singing style has ensconced her as a cultural living treasure of the American jazz canon.

Cynthia began her modeling career in San Francisco, thanks to Bob Mackie, and later based in Paris, where she studied French cinematography and learned French fluently. She was shot by some of the world's leading photographers for Europe's elite fashionistas in Paris, London, and Milan.

As a person of interest, Cynthia has been referenced to date in over thirty books. An astute businesswoman and thinker, she has always recognized and embraced the liberating power of new technologies to reach new audiences in entertainment.

Cynthia established an entirely new channel of distribution for her music, using the Internet to bypass the usual Hollywood and recording industry path to bring her releases directly to listeners around the world. Her innovatively strategic move in music distribution garnered her worldwide radio play and millions of downloads.

In 1999, Cynthia took a forced hiatus from Hollywood and acting due to the blacklisting after her breakup with actor Jack Nicholson. However, her "Santa Baby" launched her to international acclaim and prestige, as one of the most popular jazz vocalists along with Al Jarreau, Frank Sinatra, and Diana Krall.

As a multi-tasking single parent, Cynthia's awareness of social issues led her to use her music and increasing platform to raise awareness for multitudes of others in the world. She released her first EP, "For You With Love," in 2001 under "c. basinet" to immediate critical acclaim.

As an outstanding icon of humanitarianism, Cynthia appeared in the book, "1000 PeaceWomen Across The Globe," after being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize Award in 2005. She released her critically acclaimed first full-length CD, "The Collection," in 2006.

In 2007, Cynthia released a 10th Anniversary version of her classic, "Santa Baby," and an exquisite new EP called, "Uncovered," featuring new tracks of some of America's greatest standards. She also released a remix of her prior hit, "Going Out Of My Head," by uber-producer David Maurice.

Cynthia married guitarist, songwriter, and owner of famed Voltage Guitars, Lloyd Chiate, in 2009. She partnered with Lee Musiker and the Gerry Beaudoin trio on a hauntingly beautiful CD, "Cry Me A River," in 2010.

In 2011, Cynthia partnered again with Lee Musiker and team for "The Christmas Song" and her latest single, "It's Only A Paper Moon," in 2012. She released her first full-length CD of Standards, "The Standard," in 2012.

In 2012, Cynthia released her soundtrack, NCIS Los Angeles ("Free Ride" 4x10),featuring her rendition of "Santa Baby." She re-recorded and released her tender ballad, "Eventually," in Long Island City, at Spin Recordings, in 2014.

In 2015, Cynthia released her dance mix version of John Legend's "All of Me," now her #1 song. She returned to Hollywood to wrap up her divorce in the summer of 2015.

In 2017, Cynthia's seven-year divorce came to an end. She became a grandmother for the first time in 2018. She moved to Nashville in 2019, where she is currently recording the follow-ups to "Sweet Dreams" and "Eventually."

Throughout her career, Cynthia has addressed the UN on numerous occasions, speaking on issues facing the Saharwian people living in self-determination. Long before the term "social influencer," Cynthia has been influencing ideas, politics, movements, fashion, trends, media, and more.

This truly golden girl continues acting, recording, performing, and inspiring others worldwide with her beauty, sparkling array of talents, and powerhouse voice while residing bi-costally in Los Angeles, CA, and New York, NY.

Career

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2016
Chasing Taste
Chasing Taste as Turtle Bay Tavern Patron
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2015
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2014
Annie
Annie as Wealthy mother (uncredited)
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The Other Woman
The Other Woman as Office worker (uncredited)
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1999
The Big Tease
The Big Tease as Hotel Clerk
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1992
Last Dance
Last Dance as Jamie