About

 

Photo by Jonas Seaman


Well hi there! I’m Kelli Bielema (pronounced Beel-uh-ma), owner and evil genius behind Shindig Events.  I grew up in rural Ilinois, a child of the corn. My parents owned  an agricultural business, so you know I am not afraid to get dirty.  After leaving Prophetstown, IL, I started my career as an actor eventually landing in Los Angeles.  I soon found work behind the scenes to be super exciting, full of non-stop action.  I just had to be a part of producing that magic. I cut my teeth on live events and entertainment at Universal Studios Hollywood, from red carpet premieres to million dollar theme park attractions. It was a natural progression from there that I throw some fun parties.

Non-traditional weddings, corporate affairs, bar mitzvahs, memorials, kids birthdays, celebrity soirees, team-building and non-profit fundraising events are just a sampling of the kind of occasions that I’ve project managed in my near decade in L.A. to my current home in Seattle, WA.

10 things YOU MAY OR MAY NOT NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME

  1. I drink my coffee black.
  2. For 3 years in high school, I was cheerleading captain.
  3. I make crazy noises when I see herding dogs. OK, any dog.
  4. Years ago I was a contestant on the Dating Game with Chuck Woolery. I did not win. And was OK with that.
  5. I’m a vegetarian and could eat my weight in tempeh bacon.
  6. Footloose is probably my favorite movie of all time. Please don’t even discuss the remake with me.
  7. I am lost without Dr. Pepper lip balm.
  8. RuPaul is my heroine.
  9. I was a member of the Black Student Union in college.
  10. My first job I had at the age of 12. I walked beans. You’ll know what that means if you  are from the MidWest.

SWEET CHARITY

Giving back to the community is a big deal to me.  I’m a member of the Volunteer Leadership Council at the Seattle Humane Society. Shindig participates in the annual events Tuxes & Tails and Walk for the Animals among other activities.  Participation with Lifelong AIDS Alliance also holds high on my list of charitable organizations that I lend my time.