In Part II of this captivating two-part presentation on Cher’s life and career, discover how the girl born Cheryl Sarkisian in 1946, with a childhood full of moves due to her mother’s seven marriages, transformed into the global icon we know today. After meeting Sonny Bono, Cher gained the confidence to leave Sonny & Cher behind and reinvent herself as a solo artist and Oscar-winning actress. From I Got You Babe and Baby Don’t Go to Half Breed, Dark Lady, and Believe, Cher’s incredible ability to reinvent herself made her a worldwide phenomenon. Join Robert as he takes you through Cher’s journey, from her early beginnings to becoming a music and fashion legend.

Robert Versteeg, a Netherlands-born performer and doctorate-level social worker, brings theatrical flair and visual creativity to Silvin Books' lectures as their longtime creative director. Over the past decade, he has designed books, produced dynamic presentations, and is now launching his own talks focused on the dramatic lives of iconic pop musicians.

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