Disabilities advocate, viral Elvis tribute artist talks to 7News before his first DC show

WASHINGTON, DC (7News) — Virginia native Alex Dell’Atti, or “Alex Presley," his stage name, is an aspiring Elvis tribute artist with more than one million likes on TikTok and 30,000+ followers.

Alex, a Langley High School graduate, is a dynamic intellectual and developmental disabilities self-advocate. He now lives on his own and works at a local coffee shop.

On Sunday Alex is taking the stage at The Hamilton Live in Northwest D.C. for his first show. The show will take place on what would be Elvis' 88th birthday. He even got a brand new Elvis jumpsuit for Christmas, which he plans to wear while he performs.

Proceeds from the show will benefit Best Buddies Virginia/D.C. programs.

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You can buy tickets to see the show here.