Biography
MAJOR PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Opening Act/Tours:
Tom Joyner Sky Show Feat Chaka Khan - 2007
Indiana Black Expo Opening Act for:
Chaka Khan – 2005
Babyface – 2005
The Isley Brothers - 2005
New York City Opening Act/Well Connected Management:
Joss Stone - Copacabana 2006
112 – 2005
Petey Pablo, Mike Jones Concert, NYC – 2005
Midwest Tour Dreamgirls:
Dreamgirls 2006 – Lead Character Effie White (Directed by former Fox Network Casting Director)
Indianapolis Operas Productions:
Porgy & Bess 2000 -- Chorus/Strawberry Woman Understudy
Aida -- Chorus
Don Pasquale -- Chorus
L'elisir d'amore (The Elixir of Love) – Chorus
Denyce Graves Concert—Chorus
American Cabaret Theatre Productions:
DIVAS!! --Leading Lady (Portrayed Mahalia Jackson, Chaka Khan, Madonna and more)
Elton & Stevie -- Leading Lady (Performed several Stevie Wonder Selections)
Singin’ The Blues --Leading Lady (Performed Aretha Classics, Etta James and more)
Various Other Theatrical Performances:
Indianapolis Arts Chorale Production of Ragtime – Sarah’s Friend (Gospel Belter)
Rose Awards Mayors Ball --Various Selections from Dreamgirls
BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in the heart of Indianapolis, Joyce Licorish (maiden name Joyce Mays),has been singing and writing songs since the tender age of 12. During the past few years, Joyce has broadened her horizons and appeared at countless local and national venues, including more quaint local venues such as Indy’s intimate ultra lounge The Savoy to larger national locals such as New York City’s world renowned Copacabana. She has had the honor of appearing as opening act for singing legends such as Chaka Khan, Babyface and The Isley Brothers, as well as up and coming super stars Joss Stone and the singing group 112 to name a few. In years past, her face could be seen in several of the Indianapolis Opera’s performances including their phenomenal performance of "Porgy and Bess" in 2000, the Denyce Graves Gala Benefit 2001, and "Aida" 2001, as well as "Don Pasquale", and "The Elixir of Love" all at Indianapolis's famous Clowes Memorial Hall theatre at Butler University.
Recently, in theatre, she played Sarah’s Friend in the Indianapolis Philharmonic production of"RAGTIME". Soon to be followed by her stint as one of seven divas in the American Cabaret’s sequel Production of "DIVAS!!" under the skillful direction of Bob Harbin, where she received multiple rave reviews and press write-ups. Her most recent role is as "Effie White" in the legendary musical "Dreamgirls" which will also feature Trenyce (American Idol) as "Deena".
Now Joyce can be found anywhere from here in her home town, Indianapolis, to New York City and even on the West Coast singing and modeling plus fashions.
Her vocal range is from 1st Soprano to 2nd Alto/Tenor and encompasses genres from R&B, to Blues, Jazz and even Opera with her forte being in the R&B/Neo Soul genre. With amazing vocal versatility, a vast performance history in too many venues to mention, insurmountable talent, with a strong urban, yet sultry sound, she is ready for the world. I welcome you to open your eyes and heart up to real entertainment, Licorish style!
Instrumentation
When accompanied live, Joyce uses, Keyboardist, Vincent Howard, Arthur Cantrell, or Byron Johnson , Percussionist/Drummer, Steve Blaque, Bass,Michael Hogan and Guitarist, Pancho Benton. Other Featured Artists include: Shocase (Rapper) & Deon (Male Vocalist) plus background vocalists if needed. Dancers available upon request.
Discography
Joyce has currently not completed a formal release of her music. However, a vocal demo CD is available upon request via her website at www.joycelicorish.com, and a formal relese is on her agenda for this year. Joyce currently has several original tunes recorded which you can hear a sampling of via the AUDIO tab.
Links
| http://www.joycelicorish.com |
| Joyce Licorish Website |
| Myspace General Page |
| Myspace Music Page |
| Plus Modeling Portfolio |