a NYC transplant, was born and raised in Detroit, MI and is a Motown girl at heart! She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in classical voice from National Treasure, Morgan State University. Credits: The Color Purple (Nettie, National Tour), Leonard Bernstein’s Mass (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Carnegie Hall), Legally Blonde (Paulette, Norwegian Cruise Line), Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Diva 1, Norwegian Cruise Line), Burn The Floor: Ballroom Sensation (Featured Vocalist), The Color Purple (Celie, Toby’s Columbia, MD; Helen Hayes Award nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical). Much thanks to MMV Talent, Inc., and Very Special thanks to My Girl Shirl’ (mom) and my amazing rock of a wife, Vicke Shay!