A Detroit native, Tompkins grew up singing gospel music in church and then classically trained as part of the Cass Technical High School Harp and Vocal ensemble. While majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, she also sang in Jazz combo groups. In 2020, Tompkins moved to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time music and acting career acting in leading roles in plays FaithNLove, Fort Huachuca, and I Can Hear Everything, as well as a supporting role in the feature film John Wynn’s One Hour. She is thrilled to be performing in honor of the legendary Aretha Franklin.