Chrisette Michele

I’m from Long Island, NY. I was raised on gospel music, played sax thru high school, and studied Vocal Jazz Performance in college. I’m obsessed with gowns, books, candles and Sarah Vaughan. Oh, I also have A.D.D. I’ve sang around the world a few times in the past 13 years, released over 100 songs, and collaborated with everyone from Jay Z to George Duke. I’ve shared the mic with legends like Patty Labelle and Stevie Wonder. I’m blessed.

If you’ve ever met me, you know I’m a talker. Speaking has brought me to colleges and universities like Harvard, Spelman, Temple, Rutgers and many others. I’ve been honored to speak on panels with organizations like The NAACP, The Congressional Black Caucus, Girl Scouts of America, VH1 Save The Music, The American Heart Association, Beauty Con NYC, The World Hair Show, Essence and more. Respectful conversation is the beginning of social peace.Acting has been pretty fun too. I started out on the TV show “Girlfriends.” I’d say my comfort zone is “stage plays." The audience feels like an extension of my heart. Acting is one of my favorite past-times. (Well, that and photoshoots…) Oh you didn’t know? I’m a fashion model in my imagination. I’ve had the opportunity to walk in a few fashion shows and spokes-model for a few brands. That’s been fun.

I’ve had some public ups and downs. From the #1 spot on Billboard, to reality TV drama. From sold out shows to political debacles. From major writing, film & television deals, to Marc Jacobs fashion shows, to releasing myself of toxic energy to become who I am today. I’m epically human. I’m beautifully flawed. And another thing, I believe in the power of love. I hold on to it when things look hopeless. Love has the power to restore, uplift and comfort. It’s bigger than me. So welcome to Chrisette Michele’s World where above all else, I choose Love.