Spotlight on Broadway

Donna Sachet

Host

Donna Sachet is thrilled to join the Band once again for Spotlight on Broadway! For 30 years, Donna has called San Francisco home and has dedicated her talents as a singer, emcee, fundraiser, hostess, producer, and activist to the LGBTQ+ Community. As the 30th elected Empress of San Francisco, she has appeared all over the city and in locations in this country, Canada, Mexico and Australia. She is proud to have sung the National Anthem for the SF Giants at AT&T Park in 2009, co-anchored the live television coverage of the SF Pride Parade for over 15 years, starred in the weekly Sunday’s a Drag show at the Starlight Room for nearly 15 years, hosted her holiday cabaret Songs of the Season for 25 years, and co-chaired Pride Brunch with Gary Virginia for 24 years. Donna currently writes a bi-weekly column Donna’s Chronicles for the Bay Times and serves as President of the Rainbow Honor Walk Board of Directors.

Leanne Borghesi

Host

Leanne Borghesi is a vivid and fierce New York / San Francisco performing artist who has performed in major Concert Halls, Theaters and Nightclub Venues with her vocals a Brassy & Comedic style that has entertained audiences over the past 2 decades. Hailed “A Sumptuous Feast of Outrageousness” Leanne has performed lead roles in musical theater, supporting roles in feature films and created original cabaret and nightclub acts (Showbroads, Mood Swings, Borghesi’s Back, Lush, Bazazz, and Divalicious) that have garnered her sold-out shows and recently the recipient of the 2022 New York Manhattan Association of Cabaret MAC Award for Best “Musical Comedy Performer” for the pandammit nightclub hit “Borghesi’s Back!”. Leanne has worked with the San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Freedom band frequently in the past. She has sung at the Pink Triangle Dedication for the past 10 years, as well as numerous previous Spotlight concerts and fundraisers.

Matthew Fell

Artistic Director

Appointed Artistic Director of the Concert Band of the San Francisco Pride Band in January 2026, Matthew Fell is an accomplished music educator and conductor dedicated to helping performers achieve their full potential through transformative musical experiences. He holds degrees in Music Education and Trombone Performance from BIOLA University and a Masters in Instrumental Conducting from the American Band College of Sam Houston State University. These experiences shaped his philosophy that exceptional music education must balance technical excellence with personal growth and a community of acceptance.

At the core of Mr. Fell’s teaching is the conviction that music education should nurture the whole student. Whether working with beginners or advanced musicians, he creates opportunities to develop technical skills while fostering community, confidence, and joy in music-making.

Jae Truesdell

Guest Performer

Oakland-based vocalist Jae Truesdell, originally from Indianapolis, is known for a warm, intimate sound and emotionally compelling interpretations that emphasize authentic connection. Influenced by jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Anita O’Day, as well as contemporary voices such as Samara Joy, Jae brings nuance and vulnerability to every performance. Their musical roots span from singing alongside their grandmother at the piano to large venues and community spaces, and more recently to beloved Bay Area piano bars and queer venues. Since 2022, they have performed with San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ big band, The Super Super, further honing their jazz artistry. Offstage, Jae works as a Peer Support Specialist in a mental health rehabilitation center, modeling recovery and resilience. They live in East Oakland with their husband, trumpeter Marek Szeszycki, and their dog, Airis.