Resume & Credentials
Chuck Gill
CJ Kringle - Professional Santa Performer
Professional Summary
As a Christmas Performer, I have been refining my Santa persona since my senior year of high school. I am committed to sharing the magic and mystique of Santa Claus with all children and the child that lives within us.
Professional Experience
Singing Santa, The Philly Pops
2016 - PresentPerformed solos and duets in an eleven concert series at Verizon Hall of the Kimmel Center for over 30,000 people across 7 seasons. Served as pre-show "Lobby Santa" and made multiple television appearances as The Philly Pops Singing Santa.
Visit With Santa
2017 - PresentBrand Ambassador and Director of Talent for the premiere virtual Santa business. Bringing live, energized Santa visits to homes across the globe, supporting children's organizations, hospitals, and military families.
B101's Santa on "The Santa Show"
2021 - PresentRecording weekly tracks, responding to children's call-ins during the Christmas Season, and assisting in "throwing the switch" to ring in Christmas Music.
Philly's City Hall Tree Lighting
2017 - PresentHonored to participate in lighting Philadelphia's City Hall iconic Christmas Tree with the mayor and dignitaries. Working the rope line with Mrs. Claus, spreading cheer and posing for photos.
Manayunk's Favorite Santa
2021 - PresentHoliday Ambassador for the Manayunk Development Corporation, lighting the Christmas Tree on Main Street and riding The Holly Jolly Trolley during the Christmas Season.
CJKRINGLE.COM
2017 - PresentPerforming at country clubs, brunches, tree lightings, libraries, and weddings. Leading carol singing, storytelling, and creating magical moments for all ages.
Yuletide Christmas Experience
Devon, PA | 2023Featured Santa in The YuleTide Chalet, meeting well-wishers, posing for pictures, and making Christmas Magic.
Cape May Seashore Line Santa Express
2011 - 2015Developed and performed as Santa on a magical 90-minute train excursion, visiting with every child aboard six refurbished vintage rail cars.
Ritz Theatre Company
Oaklyn, NJ | 2016 - 2018Cast in ten-show runs of FROSTY the SNOWMAN and THE ADVENTURES of RUDOLF, entertaining over 200 children per performance.
Awards & Recognition
Founding Member
TriState Santa Consortium
Completed CW Howard Santa School
Christmas Performer Workshop Innovator Award
Inducted into The Royal Order Of Santa
Member in Good Standing
Nationwide Santas since 2017
Member in Good Standing
IBRBS since 2016
Philadelphia Magazine's "Ten City Santas to Watch"