Rosa Lopez discusses the requirements, working conditions, job outlook, pay, and benefits of being a singer or actor. To be a singer, you need a good voice but don't necessarily need training, though college classes can help. You must be energetic, creative, and a good role model. Acting requires college classes and good grades, and you may need to audition. Both careers involve pressure, long hours, and some unsafe conditions. Pay varies greatly from $25,000 to over $100 million annually depending on success. Benefits include fans, travel, impacting others, and financial security for life as a big star.