Charmaine Bassett is a Bay Area native currently residing in
Sacramento California. She has over 15 years of experience in the
entertainment industry. In 2004 she was the mistress of ceremonies for a
local talent competition called “Urban Idol”.  She also was a guest
mistress of ceremonies for “Apollo in the City” a San Francisco based
talent competition.  She was a co-host finalist for the syndicated talk
show “Live with Regis” featuring Regis Philbin and also a “Reporter for a
Day” finalist for the number one morning show in Sacramento "Good
Day Sacramento".  She has also appeared in commercials as well as
print ads for Fedex, Expedia.com, Dove, Radio Shack and Wienstocks.
She was in the motion picture movie “The Principal” starring Louis
Gossett, Jr. and Jim Buelshi.  Her on-air radio credits include V101.1 in
Sacramento, KGRM in Louisiana, and KDIA in Oakland and a video VJ
on KDOL in Oakland. She also hosted and produced her own gospel
radio show called "Music and Ministry in the Morning" and Access
Sacramento. She is currently an entertainment reporter for 100.5 The
Zone in Sacramento.  She is also an inspirational and motivational
speaker inspiring women to pursue their destiny.  


Getting To Know Charmaine Bassett        

Birth date:  8/15
Hometown: Richmond, CA
High School:  De Anza
College: Grambling State

I was nominated in high school:
(I was nominated for 16 categories and I won 11)
-Director of School Spirit
-Most likely to succeed
-Most likely to become a millionaire (Still working on it!)
-Most popular

Most memorable high school moment:
-I was vice -president of the black student union and I had invited Dr. Ice
formally of the group UTFO and his new partner Slice to speak to the
students.  While on my way the stairs to meet them....the heel of my
shoe got caught in the crack of the stairs and I went flying down about
ten steps and landed smack dab in front of the double doors and on my
knee caps.  And to make matters worse!...the heel of my shoe was still
stuck in the crack at the top of the stairs!....So, I had to meet my guest
with a swollen knee cap and a broken shoe with a smile on my face...
Because the show must .....go on!

People who inspired me:
-Dee Dee Morris- Director of the East Bay Center of the Perfoming Arts.  
He would sit me down in his office and tell me "Girl if you could see what I
could see...one day you going to be somebody".  Those very words
continue to inspire me today.

-Mildred Moss-Director of the Miss Bayou Classic Pageant.  When I was
a starving college student ) and I mean literally!.  She would allow me to  
make groceries  out of her cubberds.  She would give me a brown bag
and open her cabinets and allow me to take whatever I needed....That
was a wonderful lady!.

My Greatest Joy:
Having the Lord Jesus Christ in my life  and my family

Who in Life Would I Love to Meet:
-The O'Jays - In Music
- Bishop T.D. Jakes-In Spirit
- Oprah Winfrey - In Television
- Barbara Waters - In Journalism

When did I get started in Radio:-
-15 years ago I was an on air personality for KGRM at Grambling State
University.  We were a 50,000 watt college station.  I played everything  
from classical, reggae, big band, jazz, blues to the quiet storm.

My favorite artist:
- I have been an O'Jays fan since I was two years old.  My first two songs
by the O'Jays I use to sing were "Darlin' Darlin Baby and Brandy". They
are my favorite group of all time.
- I also love Kirk Franklin what an anointed and blessed man.

My favorite Movies:
- B.A.P.S. with Halle Barry
- Soul Food with Vivica A. Fox
- The Wiz with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross

My Favorite T.V. Shows:
- Good Times-Classic
- American Idol
-America's Next Top Model
-The Apprentice

My Favorite Songs:
- What fits the situation at the time (I have so many I can't even count)
In the words of  the O'Jays....."I Love, I Love Music" period....sweet,
sweet music, but if I had to choose one it would be Mcfadden and
Whitehead "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" (because I'm on the move!).

My Life's Moto:
It doesn't matter what you think about me....It's what I think about
myself....that matters most! and never let anyone make you change the
opinion or image that you have of yourself....That is what gives you the
power to be who you are...