The daughter of Grammy nominated jazz pianist Gene Harris, singer Niki Haris became known around the world after co-starring in the documentary film, Truth or Dare, as "the big voice" behind Madonna, as well as being featured in many of her music videos. Throughout her 18 years with Madonna, the singer, dancer, choreographer and actress maintained her love of jazz and the Great American Songbook, working not only with her father, but jazz greats Stanley Turrentine, Joe Sample, the Jazz Crusaders and Ray Charles. Her vocal collaborations read like a "who's who" of the music business, from Madonna to Mick Jagger to Whitney Houston, to Sheryl Crow and many others. She's performed everywhere from Carnegie Hall, to Wembley Stadium, to President Obama's inauguration and remains a favorite featured artist at the Blue Note At Sea and International Jazz Festivals.
"Niki Haris is perhaps best known for her long career as one of Madonna’s back-up singers, but she proved that she has much more to offer. To put it simply, she is a terrific interpreter of the Great American Songbook...Her warmth, her sense of fun, and her pure joy in performing this material was evident throughout. The chemistry between her and her audience was palpable...." - Cabaret Scenes
Live At the Orinda - Claybourne Elder (2/1/26-2/1/26)
Orinda Theatre is at 2 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda, CA.
Live At the Orinda - Christine Andreas (1/18/26-1/18/26)
Live At the Orinda - Ali Ewoldt (11/9/25-11/9/25)
Live At the Orinda - Melissa Manchester "50 Threads: An Artist's Journey" (10/5/25-10/5/25)
Live At the Orinda 2025-2026 Concert Season (10/5/25-5/10/26)
Live At the Orinda - David Marino (5/18/25-5/18/25)
Live At the Orinda - Donna McKechnie (4/6/25-4/6/25)
Live At the Orinda - Linda Purl (3/23/25-3/23/25)
Live At the Orinda - Alice Ripley & John McDaniel (2/2/25-2/2/25)
Live At the Orinda - Faith Prince (1/12/25-1/12/25)
Live At the Orinda - Sam Harris (11/17/24-11/17/24)
Videos
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Paranormal Activity
American Conservatory Theater (2/19 - 3/15) | |
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What the Constitution Means to Me
Hillbarn Theatre (1/22 - 2/8) | |
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anthropology
City Lights Theater Company (5/14 - 6/7) | |
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Therapist Zero at Playground Solo Performance Festival
Potrero Stage (1/19 - 1/31) | |
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun Feb 15 7pm
Quinn's Lighthouse (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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Live At the Orinda 2025-2026 Concert Season
Orinda Theatre (10/5 - 5/10) | |
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An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco Magic Theater (w/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech (2/13 - 2/15) | |
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Comedy Oakland at The Elbow Room Thu Feb 19 8pm
Elbo Room Jack London (2/19 - 2/19) | |
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Gutenberg! The Musical
Paper Wing Theatre (1/16 - 2/15) | |
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