Arlene McGriff
Cast Stylist, Black Panther Woman
Arlene Cox-McGriff, aka, Miz LaLa, a Brooklynite, was born into a family of singers. Performing since age 8, acting, singing, and modeling, she enjoys wearing multiple hats. At age 10, after becoming a member of The Faith Temple Radio Choir, in Manhattan, the Cox Sisters, a gospel group originally consisting of eight sisters, was formed in the late 60’s, and has performed at Lincoln Center, Teachers College, as well as a variety of churches and theatres throughout the Tri-State area. Winning 2nd place, twice, at The Apollo Theaters Amateur competition, awarded them the opportunity to sing alongside a variety of Gospel greats of that era, Mahalia Jackson, Shirley Caesar, and The Isaac Douglas Singers, to name a few.
As a young adult, she became the lead singer for The Hotliners Band, from Queens, performing weekly at the After 5 Club, in Queens, in the mid 80’s, and continued to perform as a solo artist, at a variety of venues over the years. She also has a passion for fashion, and became well known, as a designer for her collection, formerly known as LaLa NY Designs, which launched in 2001, and is now part of the La-Volution Fashion Collection.
After winning 1st place in, “So You Think You Can Sing”, competition produced by former 98.7 KISS Radio Talk Show Host, Barry "Maestro" Mason, she became part of The Track 1 Familys promotional and talent search team.
She has performed opening acts, for The Legendary Intruders, Ladies of Skyy, The Paragons, Sandra Taylor, who is a member the 60’s group The Toys, and previously for Cherry Jones, (Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s mother). Currently a member of, The Supremes Revue, Ladies of Motown, Encorz Singers, and 50’s Doo Wop group, The Cookies. Acting performances include, impersonations of Patti Labelle, Tammi Terrell, in "A Motown Revue", and Celia Cruz, in the "SS Nirvana", Musicals. Former cast member of, “Father Where Art Thou,” and ‘Somebody Gotta Break the Family Curse” written and directed by, Leslie Green. Currently, Stylist and cast member of the Off-Broadway play, “Mandela”. As a solo artist, Miz LaLa also performs at a variety of community-based events. Singing Classic RnB, Blues, Jazz, Disco, and Christmas Carols, recorded by your favorite artists.
Cell: 917 216-7155 Email: lala-ny@live.com