Marilyn Maye

American cabaret singer and musical theater actress. Born April 10, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas, USA. Maye began her career as a young child performing in Kansas in both live concerts and on the radio. After graduating from high school, she moved to Chicago where she drew the attention of Steve Allen, performing first on The Steve Allen Show and later The Tonight Show. She holds the distinction of being the most frequently heard singer in the history of the latter program. She made numerous recordings with RCA during the 1960s, after which she has had a highly successful career as a cabaret artist, continuing to this day. She has also occasionally appeared on the stage in musicals. She is still currently active in the Kansas City jazz community and abroad.