Charlene Cochran is a vocalist, band leader and independent voice over artist. Charlene is a Washington native and her smooth vocal style has been showcased on both coasts. In the D.C. area, Charlene has performed at such venues as the Cellar Door, Charlie's Georgetown, The One Step Down, the Washington Monument and has had several long-running engagements at major hotels. Her work includes television appearances and performances at the Kennedy Center. Charlene was a semi-finalist in Baltimore's Billie Holiday jazz vocal competition and majored in vocal performance and psychology in college. Charlene was also awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for continuing jazz studies and has performed in various theater productions.

As a radio personality, Charlene hosted her own news/interview show, has been a favorite voice on popular commercials and also directed promotions for two Virginia radio stations. When not performing with "Fifth Avenue", Charlene performs with her jazz ensemble. When time allows, she also enjoys singing with some of the areas big band orchestras.

Charlene is currently working on her first cd which will include traditional jazz favorites and some original selections.